All the beautiful flowers bowed and smiled and threw kisses as they danced to the place Bouncing Bet pointed out to them.
“Aren’t they lovely,” murmured Mary Frances. “I’ve always loved buttercups, but I hadn’t any idea there were so many beautiful members of their family.”
“Oh, there are many more,” spoke Jack, “but our time is shortening, and as Daisy wants very much to greet you, I shall call for some members of the very large—
Sunflower Family (Composite Family)
Such a number of flower people came dancing and running in that it was difficult to see who was who, with the exception of the big Sunflower who led them.
“I’m Daisy,” called a charming gold and white flower fairy. “And I love everybody, no matter whether everybody loves me or not.”
“Oh, we love you!” shouted Mary Frances and Eleanor. “You are a dear!”
“I hope you love all the Sunflower family,” spoke up a big Chrysanthemum.
“Oh, please love me!” “And me!” “And me!” “And me!” begged Dahlia, and Goldenrod, and Aster, and Cosmos.