July From A Young Gardener's Kalendar
Dollie Radford

Jasmine blossoms round the arbour, Elder spreads along the air, Hollyhocks stand proudly tallest In the fragrant thoroughfare. Pansies, like a 'broidered carpet, Through the garden ways are set, And the sweet-peas catch the sunlight In a tangled flowery net. Sunflowers, with a kingly bearing, Hold their golden heads on high, Pinks breathe out a friendly welcome Every time you pass them by. Gather seeds while seeds do ripen In the bounteous July sun, Garner well the treasure-packets In your store-house one by one. And before the month is over, Pluck sweet lavender and dry All its tiny flowers for sweetness, In the winter by and by.