AND FLOWERS OF POETRY. 
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FOLLY. 
COLUMBINE. 
Bring hither the pincke and purple cullambine. 
Spenser. 
This is Folly, Childhood’s guide. 
This is Childhood at her side. 
Hawkesworth 
This graceful flower has long been a favourite inhabitant of 
the rustic flower-border, and is commonly found in the open 
places of forests, or extensive woods. Why it has been made 
the emblem of folly it is difficult to say, some affirming that it 
is on account of the shape of its nectary, Avhich turns over in 
a similar manner to the caps of the ancient jesters; while 
others suppose it to be on account of the party-colours which it 
generally assumes. 
Folly of old, with gay deceit, 
When Love was seeking Virtue’s bower, 
Led the bright boy to Beauty’s feet; 
And she, in that one fatal hour, 
Enwove a chain so strong, so fair, 
It bound them both for ever there! 
f. s. o. 
FORESIGHT. 
HOLLY. 
The providence of an all-wise Creator is shown in an admi¬ 
rable manner in this beautiful plant. The great hollies which 
