DROPS FROM FLORA’S CUP. 
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THE DAISY. 
The origin of the daisy in Mythology is ascribed to Bolides, one of the 
Dryads. Vcrtumnus, the presiding deity over orchards, beheld her 
dancing, and, admiring her gracefulness, pursued her. Belides, wishing 
to escape Vertumnus, was changed into the little flower, called by the 
Latins, Beilis. 
The original English name was Day’s Eye, of whioh Daisy is a corrup¬ 
tion. The name is well adapted, for it truly is a watcher of the day; 
opening its petals at morn and closing them at eve. 
MONTGOMERY. 
But this small flower, to Nature dear, 
"While moons and stars their courses run, 
"Wreathes the whole circle of the year, 
Companion of the sun. 
’T is Flora’s page: — In every place, 
In every season, fresh and fair, 
It opens with perennial grace, 
And blossoms everywhere. 
