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THE HAWTHORN, or MAY. 
CRATCEGUS OXYCANTHA. 
4 * Amongst the many buds proclaiming May, 
Decking the fields in holiday's array 
(Striving who shall surpassc in braverie) 
Marke the faire blooming of the hawthorne tree ; 
Who finely cloathed in a robe of white, 
Feeds full the wanton eye with May’s delight.” 
Soox as “ the hawthorn whitens,” we know that spring 
is in its zenith, and looking around we realise the vivid 
picture of the poet, — 
And see the country far difTuscd around, 
One boundless blush, one white-empurpled shower 
Of mingled blossoms, where the raptured eye 
Hurries from joy to joy; and, hid beneath 
The fair profusion, yellow Autumn spies.” 
Various species of hawthorn are common in different 
lands; but our own may surely vie with any in beauty 
and fragrance. It is amongst the early-leafing trees, 
and none put forth a sunnier, richer tint: and then its 
