From
The Project Gutenberg Ebook of The Nursery, November of 1875, In The Garden
Well,
here I get thyme, sage, and mint, Sweet marjoram and savory;(Cook says they always
give a hint Of summer, rich and flavory);
Here's
caraway—take, if you will:
Fennel
and
Coriander Hang over beds of daffodil,
And
myrtles close meander.
What's
next to come, one may not know—But then I like surprises:
Just
here, where tender roses blow,
A
tiger-lily rises. Here cock's-comb flaunts,
And
columbine
Stands
shaded by sweetbrier,
And
marigolds and poppies shine
Like
beds of glowing fire.
A
group of honest sunflowers tall
Keep
sentry in yon corner;
IT'S SUMMERTIME, I remember fondly many walks in my own Grandmother's garden, a favorite place to work and play.
