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FORESIGHT. 
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 fa¬ 
vourite 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, which turns over in a 
similar manner to the caps of the ancient jes¬ 
ters ; while others suppose it to be on account 
of the party colours which it generally as¬ 
sumes. 
FORESIGHT. 
HOLLY. 
Some to the holly hedge 
Nestling repair, and to the thicket some j 
Some to the rude protection of the thorn. 
THOMSON. 
The providence of an all-wise Creator is 
shown in an admirable manner in this beauti- 
