PASSION-FLOWER. 
The Passion-flower derives its name from a superstitious 
idea that all the instruments of the Saviour’s passion are 
represented in it. 
Most of the Passion-flowers are natives of the hottest 
parts of America, and require a stove in more northern 
latitudes. It is a beautiful genus. The rose-coloured 
Passion-flower is a native of Virginia, and is the species 
which was first known in Europe. It has since been, in 
a great measure, superseded by the blue Passion-flower, 
which is hardy enough to flower in the open air, and 
makes an elegant tapestry for an unsightly wall. The 
leaves of this, in the autumn, are of the most brilliant 
crimson; and, when the sun is shining upon them, seem 
to transport one to the gardens of Pluto. 
THE PASSION-FLOWER. 
BARTON. 
We roam the seas — give new-found isles 
Some King’s or Conqueror’s name; 
We rear on earth triumphal piles, 
As meeds of earthly fame. 
Then may not one poor flow’ret’s bloom 
The holier memory share, 
Of him who, to avert our doom, 
Vouchsafed our sins to bear. 
Cl 36) 
