Ground Guy. 
Nepeta Glechoma. Narturar Orver: Labiate — Mint Family, 
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Poe ie ROUND IVY, or Gill-over-the-ground, is a very pretty plant 
; of rapid growth, to be found about hedges, old walls, and 
among the rocks along the margins of creeks and, small 
streams. The stem, which is naturally prostrate, if suffered 
=~ to lie on the ground, takes root at every joint, sending out in 
“™ turn new creepers, which grow from a few inches to two 
feet in length. In a hanging basket it trails from the sides, completely 
enveloping it, delighting in shade and plenty of moisture. The flowers 
are of a bluish purple, blooming in May. ‘The leaves are aromatic, 
xm and were formerly used in brewing ale. It is sometimes called Alehoof, 
and -Tunhoof. It derives its scientific name from Nepete, now Nepi, 
tbe in Italy; and Glechoma was the name given it by Linnzus. 
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Enjoyment, 
OY is no earthly flower, nor framed to bear 
In its exotic bloom life’s cold, ungenial air. 
—Mrs. Hemans. 
E are all children in our strife to seize Till, when the prize is won, it seems no more 
Each pretty pleasure, as it lures the sight; Than gather’d shell from ocean’s countless store, 
And like the tall tree, swaying in the breeze, And ever those who would enjoyment gain, 
Our lofty wishes stoop their tow’ring flight, Must find it in the purpose they pursue. 
—Mrs. Hale. 
ITH much we surfeit, plenty makes us poor, 
The wretched Indian scorns the golden ore. 
—Drayton. 
H! here how sweet, my love, my own, Ah! sweet, in sooth, when God had furled 
To dream, aloof from any* sorrows, All colors at the calm sky-verges, 
Of one fair, changeless monotone — And night came silencing the world, 
Serene tomorrows and tomorrows! And loudening the long sea-surges! 
—Edgar Fawcett. 
ISE heaven doth see it as fit 
In all our joys to give us some. alloys, 
As in our sorrows, comforts. —Fountain. 
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