228 SENTIMENT OF FLOWERS. 



CROCUS. — Smiles and Cheekfulness. 



Smii^es on thy path, oh ! let Joy chase away 



The pale, shrouding cares that have darkened each day; 



In the gleam of the sunshine let sorrow depart, 



And the smile of the lip be the smile of the heart. 



PRIMROSE — Youth— Early Joys. 



Fair Primroses, ye open like bright dreams 



Linked with the early promises of youth. 

 Breathing of Hope's soft hues, her sunny gleams, 



Whispering the heart sweet thoughts of joy and truth. 



L.B 



GENTIAN.— Virgin Pride. 



Once again 

 I see her, and she standeth in her pride, 

 With her soft eye enkindled, and her lip 

 Curled in its sweet resentment like a line 

 C)f lifeless coral. 



Willis 



LAVENDER.— Mistrust. 



Sweetest smiles may light our way, 

 Yet their sunny beams betray ; 

 Softest voices thill our heart. 

 And the welcom'3 tones depart; 

 While the love we thought our own 

 Leaves us desolate and lone. 



BLUE BOTTLE CENTENARY.— Delicacy. 

 Such love there is in my heart for thee. 



STOCK. — Lasting Beauty. 



The charm of person doubly dear beneath the light of mind 



Whittieb 



