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THE YOUNG FLORIST, 



pleasant hours have been spent in the garden ; 

 how calm and happy I have been, when rising 

 early from my bed, to observe the progress of 

 the plants, while my ears were greeted with 

 the softest music from every shrub and tree ; 

 and if ever my soul has been filled with love 

 and gratitude to our Heavenly Father, it was 

 then, 



H. While we are engaged in the garden, 

 we are not confined altogether to flowers ; 

 for we see a multitude of other objects which 

 attract our attention, such as birds and insects, 

 and we shall be led to study the history of 

 these, which will interest us more and more 

 at every step we take ; so that while our bodies 

 are benefited by the healthy exercise we take, 

 our minds will be more expanded, and our views 

 more enlarged, and it is on this account that 

 our dear father has promised us a larger piece 

 of ground, on which we may enjoy ourselves, 

 when not engaged in study or other duties. 



