Squaw Grass 



High up on the mountains, where moisture 

 has collected from the fogs of summer, 

 clumps of plants resembling pampas grass 

 may be seen. It grows for several years with- 

 out a blossom. Then, some spring, appear 

 these feathery, creamy-white flowers. The 

 squaws make some of their best baskets from 

 the long narrow leaves. 

 The Scarlet Paint Brush is a mountain flow- 

 er, and rivals in color the scarlet geraniums 

 of the garden. 



And there comes a low, delicious sound of bells 



For the lilies all a-cluster 



In the mossy woodland aisles, 



All their lovely chimes are sounding 



For their sisters of the spring, 

 Who have come through March's bluster, 

 And through April's frowns and smiles, 

 And their odors, all abounding 



With them bring. 



Mrs. L. R. Osborne 



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