208 FLORA AND THALIA. 



With the Heiress, " Makx-gold," 

 For men who wish to marry ; 

 "Bachelok's Buttons" now unfold, 

 Fo,r those who ever tarry. 

 " Love lies bleedixg" for the flirt 

 Its lonely bloom discloses ; 

 Maidens, pray your frowns avert, 

 Prudes shall wear " Primroses." 



In this wreath, for city men 



The " Stock" its blossom raises ; 



" Pinks" for would-be dandies, then 



The simple lack-a "Daisies;" 



Deep "Blue Bells" for belles who read, 



"JoxauiLs" for the scribblers; 



" Laurel" cro ,vns the victor's meed, 



And " Viol-ets" the fiddler's. 



"Passiox-flcwers" for lovers' vows, 

 When they dare confess them ; 

 "KosEs" sweet, for Beauty's brows. 

 My pray'r is, Heaven bless them. 

 Lady, may thy pathway be. 

 Through life, with flowers blended, 

 "Forget me xot," I ask of thee — 

 With this, my " Wreath" is ended. 



s. J. 



