Andersen's fairy tales

Around the garden ran a hedge of hazelnut bushes, and beyond it lay fields and meadows with cows and sheep; but in the middle of the garden stood a blooming Rosebush, and under it sat a Snail, who had a lot inside his shell - namely, himself. Wait till my time comes, it said. I'll do a great deal more than grow roses; more than bear nuts; or give milk, like cows and the sheep! I expect a great deal from you, said the Rosebush. May I dare ask when this is going to happen? ...