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first they beheld the beauties of Nature, and whose lessons were 
imprinted on their young hearts by a fond and affectionate mother. 
The eyes of the father become opened to the influence of the les- 
sons which Nature imparts, and he fondly cherishes every plant 
which has afforded so much pleasure to his children and comfort 
to his household. The fond mother anxiously watches and nur- 
tures them, and finds a solace in the cares, which have a simili- 
tude to the trials of earlier days, to soften and soothe, and yet not 
sadden the heart. 
The author would respectfully appeal to all to encourage the 
study of practical Floriculture, and particularly the Lapres. ‘‘A 
natural fondness for flowers is an evidence of a refined mind, and 
their cultivation will create a delicate taste.” Learn to plant and 
cultivate them, and the pleasure will increase in proportion to 
your efforts, and remain when all others have departed. They 
endear us to local attachments, and the recollection of which, in 
after years, carry us back to the sunny hours and innocent pleas- 
ures of childhood, and afford us delight in visiting the scenes of 
our youth. 
