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WALL-FLOWER. — Fidelity in Misfortune. 



The task befits thee v/ell, 



To gather firmness as the tempests swell 

 Around me still, companion, wife, and friend, 

 To cling in fond endurance to the end. 



Victor Hugo. 

 ALMOND. — Heedlessness. 



I DO commit me to the unfriendly world 

 In the first beauty of my morning prime, 

 With a true heart all heedless of the storm. 

 Yet blushing brightly at the daring chance. 



L. H. 



NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS.— Wealth of true Affection. 



Such is my love for thee, a hidden dream 



In the bright day of thy prosperity. 

 Alone its pure and fragrant buds shall gleam 



In the deep night of thine adversity. 



L. H* 



HONEY-SUCKLE.— Sweetness of Disposition. 



Thy gentle smile hath won me, 



Oh, more than beauty's glow 

 Is the soft radiance of the heart. 



Like Heaven upon thy brow. L. H. 



DANDELION.— Oracle. 



'* Much the wonder grew 

 That one small head could carry all he knew." 



Goldsmith. 



ROSEMARY.— Remembrance. 

 Be there one word for a talisman, 



For ever 'twixt thee and me, 

 A spell to conjure pleasant ureams, 



That word is Constancy. 



L. H. 



