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fides to zephyr alone the invisible germs of its 
young family. The Creator of all things selects 
the cradle for her children ; and it pleases him 
sometimes to form a sombre veil with their 
waving tresses, which ever conceals from vulgar 
gaze the cave where the solitary naiad sleeps, 
and where she has slept from the beginning of 
ages; at other times they are borne on the 
wings of the wind to the summits of lofty 
towers, or the tottering remnant of an old 
chateau, where they shine like verdant stars ; 
and sometimes, disposed in light festoons, they 
adorn the retired and shady spots which shep- 
herds love. Thus this wild plant is not to 
be understood by science, but hides its secret 
origin from our curious inquiries. It is the 
prettiest of all ferns; and Pliny states, that 
though you plunge it in water it will still 
remain dry. 
wrennnncne 
DISDAIN. 
YELLOW CARNATION. 
We hope that disdain is as scarce among our 
countrywomen as the yellow carnation is in 
our native land. As disdainful people generally 
exact homage, and possess little amiability; so 
with this plant, it is the least beautiful and 
fragrant of its kind, yet requires continual care 
and attention. 




