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SEED-TIME by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: WHEN TRUMPET-FLOWERS BEGIN TO BLOW
Last Line: AND PLANT THE WINGED SEED.
Subject(s): FLOWERS; SEEDS;

When Trumpet-flowers begin to blow
The Thistle-downs take heed,
For then they know 'tis time to go
And plant the winged seed.



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