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The first robin had come, so had the first bluebird and the first hand-organ man; caterpillars were beginning to crawl along the sunny
side of the fence rails and everybody was housecleaning, so it was quite certain that spring was here.
With it, there came to each of the three little Ashley sisters three packets of seeds. A lady friend of their mother had sent them. Every
one of them had printed on it, "A Surprise Collection."
When the little, light-brown envelopes were opened, they were found to contain several varieties of seeds. Some were like little,
round, brown pills-those were "sweet-peas," Mamma said. Others were very small indeed, like grains of powder, and some were like
tiny, grayish-green sticks-somebody said those were verbena seeds; and, well, dear me, there were all kinds and shapes and sizes and
grays and browns.
Enid's Flowers
by Mary E.Q. Brush
Three neat, round beds were spaded up on the lawn, and Amy, Enid and Ruth raked them over, smoothed and patted the rich soil,
and then planted their seeds.
Of course, you know what happened next. There had to be waiting, watching, weeding, and watering. Most of the seeds sprouted and
grew and soon the dark brown earth was covered by green shoots and trailing snrave
Directions: Select all the correct answers.
Which two themes are found in this passage?
People should not value beauty in life.
Good things can be found in unexpected places.
Sisters are the sweetest gift
Family can be a comfort in difficult times.
People need to be happy with what they have.