FROM CLASS TO NATURAL ORDER. 2*9 



of Botany," by Dr. K. Prantl : edited by Professor S. 

 H. Vines (published by Swan, Sonnenchein & Co.) 

 And I trust that, though apart, we shall still delight in 

 the life and growth of plants, searching out their won- 

 derful works for the benefit and enjoyment of man. 



I think there is reason for my repeating my hope 

 that as we gain this greater knowledge, we shall grow 

 in reverence and gratitude towards God, Who is the 

 great Creator and Preserver of all things, and our 

 Heavenly Father. 



As you are fond of flowers, read these few verses 

 which I love. It shall be our good-bye, and they will 

 help us to find high and soul-ennobling thoughts as 

 we enjoy the wonders and the beauties which abound 

 in Flower-Land. 



YofJR voiceless lips, O flowers, are living preachers, 

 Each cup a pulpit, every leaf a book, . 

 Supplying to my fancy numerous teachers 

 From loneliest nook. 



'Neath cloistered boughs each floral bell that swingeth, 

 And tolls its perfume on the passing air, 

 Makes Sabbath in the fields, and ever ringeth 

 A call to prayer. 



Not to the dames where crumbling arch and column 

 Attest the feebleness of mortal hand, 

 But to that fane most catholic and .solemn 

 Which God hath planned; 



