Cardinal Flower, 
Lobelia Cardinalis. Narurar Orver: Lobeliacee— Lobelia Family. 
color. It is a tall plant of exceeding beauty, found in 
‘ meadows, especially near streams of running water, where 
its bright face is mirrored on the gleaming surface. It was intro- 
i duced into England from America, of which it is a native, during 
s,, colonial times, and has ever since enjoyed the admiration of florists 
ir and amateur cultivators. The flowers are of a deep scarlet, and 
Be each blossom about two inches in length, arranged on a fine, nod- 
ding stem. These appear during the whole summer. 
Preferment, 
HEN knaves come to preferment, they rise as 
Gallows are raised in the low countries, one 
Upon another’s shoulders. — Webster. 
ITTXIS sweet, beloved, to have thee nigh, F to feel the deep devotion 
In pleasant converse thus with me, Of a pilgrim at a shrine, 
For while these social moments fly, If to weep with fond emotion 
I feel my heart still clings to thee. Be to love thee, I am thine. 
Yes, clings to thee with stronger ties If to treasure every token, 
Than e’er I felt or knew before, Every look and every sign, 
As day by day some charm supplies Every light word thou hast spoken, 
That makes me bless thee more and more. Be to love thee, I am thine. 
—Thomas G. Spear, Mrs, V. E. Howard, 
JE who cannot merit 
Preferment by employments, let him bare 
His throat unto the Turkish cruelty, 
Or die or live a slave, without redemption. 
f —Fohn Ford. 
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