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SEPARATION. 
surrounded by enemies. Often do we see 
fallen on the earth, having already lost their 
bright green verdure, clouds of dead leaves 
that cover the ground with a restless garment. 
We love to contemplate the storm that chases, 
agitates, disperses, and torments these sad re¬ 
mains of a spring which can never return. 
SECRET LOVE. 
MOTHERWORT. 
The clandestina grows at the foot of large 
trees, in moist and umbrageous places. Its 
pretty purple flowers are nearly always hidden 
under moss or dry leaves. 
SEPARATION. 
VIRGINIAN JESSAMINE. 
How many ravishing harmonies spring up 
on every side, from the association of plants 
with the animal creation! The butterfly em¬ 
bellishes the rose; the nightingale sings in 
our groves; and the industrious bee enlivens 
the flower which yields its sweet treasures. 
