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from the form and manner of growth of the sved-vessel,
and we will examine some of them by the descriptions
in a book of botany. There is one yery remarkable
seed-vessel, which probably you have observed in the
earden. Itis a perfectly round, large, flat pouch, which,
after it has shed its seed, remains on the stalk, and
looks like a thin, white bladder. The plant bearing it
is commonly called honesty.

H. O, I know it very well. It is put into winter
flower-pots.

T. True. So much, then, for the tetradynamious
or cruciform-flowered plants. You cannot well mis-
take them for any other class, if you remark the six
chives, four of them, generally, but not always, longer
than the two others; the single pistil changing either
into along pod or around pouch containing the seeds ;
the four opposite petals of the flower, and four leaves
of the calyx. You may safely make a salad of the
young leaves wherever you find them; the worst they
can do to you is to bite your tongue.

 

THE NATIVE VILLAGE.
A DRAMA.
Scene-—A scattered Village, almost hidden with Trees,
Enter HARFORD and BEAUMONT.

Harford. THERE is theplace. This is the green on
which I played many a day with my companions; there
are the tall trees that I lave so often climbed for birds’
nests; and that is the pond where I used to sail my
walnut-shell boats. Whatacrowd of mixed sensations
rush on my mind! What pleasure, and what regret!
Yes, there is somewhat in our native soil that affects
the mind in a manner different from every other scene
in nature.

Beaumont. With you it must be merely the place ;
for I think you can have no attachments of friendship
or affection in it, considering your long absence, and

the removal of all your family.