388 THE CONCLUSION. 



ning may be small, the ending may be the renovation 

 of the owner as well as the land. 



CONCLUSION. 



In conclusion, I have another suggestion to make, 

 as to the propriety of encouraging the collection of 

 grasses for exhibition at the anniversary festivals of 

 our agricultural societies. It would be an easy thing, 

 I think, to engage many in this fascinating pursuit. 

 Some, undoubtedly, would be interested by the simple 

 suggestion, but the offer of small premiums for the 

 largest and best-arranged collection would induce 

 others to attempt it who now want something to stim- 

 ulate them to the work. The premium, however small, 

 might afford the necessary stimulus ; and, if an interest 

 were once excited, the subject would be still further 

 pursued, till many others were interested, while the 

 collections, if properly named, would do much to dis- 

 seminate a higher knowledge of the exhaustless riches 

 of this class of plants. 



" The royal rose, the tulip's glow, 



The jasmine's gold, are fair to see ; 

 But while the graceful grasses grow, 

 0, gather them for me ! 



" The pansy's gold and purple wing, 



The snow-drop's smile, may light the lea ; 

 But while the fragrant grasses spring. 

 My -wreath of them shall be ! " 



