And the Poppy’s pepper-caster;

The Rose’s scarlet reticule,

And the somber box of the Aster;

Nasturtion’s biting brandy-flask,

Infused with a wholesome smart;

And the Milkweed’s knot of white floss silk,

Which will not come apart;

For next to the bud where the Poppy nods,

And the sweet Moss-rose—are the late Seed-pods.’”

“Yes,” said Mary, “pods are very pretty.”