THE HYACINTH, OR HAREBELL. 



The common, or Woed Hyacinth, is a native of Per 

 sia, and of many parts of Europe. In the spring it abounds 

 in our woods, hedges, &c. ; and on this account the old 

 botanists have given it the name of the English Hyacinth. 

 The botanic designation of Hyacintus non-scriptus is ap- 

 plied to it because it has not the Ai on the petals, and 

 therefore is not the poetical Hyacinth. 



The Harebell, for her stainless, azure hue, 

 Claims to be worn by none but those are true. 



Blue-bell ! how gaily art thou drest, 



How neat and trim art thou, sweet flower, 



How silky is thy azure vest, 



How fresh to flaunt at morning's hour! 



Could'st thou but think, I well might say 



Thou art as proud in rich array 



As lady, blithesome, young, and vain, 



Prank'd up with folly and disdain. 



Vaunting her power. 



Sweet flower ! 



MRS. ROBINSON. 



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