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them, and whose pencil paints." Connected with the nature of flowers is the delightful study of bot any, which imparts new attractions to the summer sylvan walks and prompts both to salubrlous exer- clse and scientific research A knowledge of the physiology of plants is not only interesting in tse but of practical import The brilliant coloring mat ter which they sometimes yield, and the beautiful influences they possess, impart value to many an unsightly shrub or secluded plant, which might oth erwise have been suffered to blossom and die with out thought

 It is cheering amid our solitary rambes, to view the subjects that surround us friends to call to recollection their distinctive lineaments of charac tQr to array them with something of intelligence or utility and to enjoy an intimate companonshlp with nature. The female aborigines of our country were distinguished by an extensive acquaintance with

 the medicinal properties of plants and roots, which enabled them, both in peace and war; to be the heal CTS of their tribes. l would not counsel you to n wade the province of the physician in our state of soclety it would be preposterous and arrogant But sometimes to alleviate the slight indlsposton Of those you love by simple infusion of the herbs you have reared or gathered, is legitimate branch of that nursing kindness which seems interwoven with woman's nature.

 And now, to sup up the whole natter though in the morning of youth charm is thrown over the landscape, every inequality smoothed, yet still life is not "one long summers day of indolence and mirth" The sphere of woman IS eminently pract- cal There is much which she will be expected to do, and ought therefore to earn and to learn early, if she would acquit herself credttably. Though to combine the excellencies of a housekeeper, with much emnence in literature or science, requires all energy seldom possessed, still there is no need that domestic duties should preclude mental improve ment or extinguish intellectual enjoyment They may be united by diligence and perseverance,, and the foundation of these qualities should be laid now in youth.