xil. INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS. 



beautiful works) gives pleasure and interest, each step 

 we take : from the early Spring walk, in search of the 

 " Lesser Celandine," to the close of Summer, and its 

 beautiful and delicate " Grass of Parnassus." 



And you, who are fond of sitting with a Crochet- 

 book before you, puzzling out a new stitch with such 

 persevering industry ; or, who spend hours over your 

 wool-work, crossing stitches so patiently ; I would 

 entreat you to give some of those hours at least, to 

 healthful rambles up the Hill of Botany ; where you 

 are refreshed and strengthened by the pure air, and 

 invigorating breezes, whilst applying to a study, 

 which will give you far higher and more lasting 

 enjoyment, than any fancy needle-work can ever 

 yield. 



" God made the flowers to beautify 

 The earth, and cheer man's careful mood, 

 And he is happiest, who hath power, 

 To gather wisdom from a flower, 

 And wake his heart in every hour, 



To pleasant gratitude." WORDSWORTH. 



