The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-04-12
A WALK IN A FLOWER GARDEN
BY CONSTANCE.

81 NONSIANCE
A few days ago | walked forth to en-
joy the vitalizing effect of the air and
receive the magnetic influence of the
sunlight In my wanderings came to
beautiful garden, containing a variety
of shrubs and flowers, some of which
were very fair and fragrant, of gorgeous
colors and luxuriant growth. Others
were not very attractive, either in form,
color or odor. My curiosity was some
what excited to learn the qualities of
some of them. Observing the gardener
at work near by, and thinking that
would not be trespassing on forbidden
ground, opened the gate and entered
He was spading around tall, graceful
plant, with rich evergreen leaves and
small pink flowers. at once felt con-
siderable interest in it, and inquired its
name.
"This," said the gardener, sis Hope
1t is a hardy plant and often springs
upon very poor soil, although it never
attains its full size unless it is situated
in fertile spot and receives much cul-
tivation. 1t is very valuable, and its
fruit is no less delicious than are its
flowers. Hope exerts most charming
influence over its companions Of the
garden, always giving them encourage
ment. When they complain Of the cold,
cloudy weather, that they cannot attain
that perfection of character which they
desire without the light and heat of the
sun, it points them to the future, when
King Sol shall drive the dark clouds
away and triumphantly turn upon them
his dazzling face"
Thus Hope doth speak OF JOY 10 come,
And ever gild the present gloom.
Not far from Hope crept a vine of
rapid growth, with dark green leaves
and flowers of a purple hue, ever emit
ting an unpleasant odor.
''This," said the gardener, sis Despair.
1t also is hardy, and will flourish on the
poorest soil. Its tendrils often reach
Hope and twine so tightly around the
young and tender branches that it is
with great difficulty that they are re-
moved. Despair exerts a melancholy
influence over its neighbors, telling
them of some impending evil and caus-
ing them a great deal of unnecessary
trouble.n
But weak souls only breathe the air
Where float foul ordors OF Despair.
The gardener advanced few steps
toward wide spreading plant of luxu-
RANT growth, with uncommonly large
leaves and golden flowers, which gilt
tered in the bright rays of the sun.
''This," said he, requires much care
and pruning. 1t sends forth sprouts
in all directions, and would choke
out many valuable plants were it not
often trimmed. 1t is not only an orna.
ment to the garden on account of it:
beauty, but it possesses some excellent
,, qualities. IT gives its neighbors very
good advice, which, if followed to a rea
sonable extent, would give strength anC
vigor to both mind and body and enabI,
them to excel in the most difficult un
dertakings; but if followed too closely i
only exposes their frailties and make
wreck of the most profound mind. 1t
name is Ambition
. l observed, situated in a more remot
portion of the garden, a very slende
shrub, with linear-shaped leaves an,
delicate white flowers, whose waxel
petals glistened in the sunlight. 1t wa
so exceedingly fragrant that all the al
y. was filled with its odOr.
4 '"This," said the gardener, "has
r sweeter perfume than anything in tn
i garden, but it requires a great deal {
. culture and must be kept free from Al
4 weeds, for it begins to droop the me
& ment it receives the slightest neglec
d and cannot be revived without speci.
ie and tender care. Its name is Affection
1t exerts a lovely influence over il
" neighbors, causing them to live in haI
Of mony, each aiding and forgiving I'll
q other. And where its advice is strictl
= followed there is no such thing know
N as war, backbiting or scandal.D
May Love with nectar MI her howl
III And give TO drink each thirsty soul
10 Not far from the center of the gartle
Y; grew shrub with long, wiry branche
E. which bent to the slightest breeze.
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