The Blue Violet, State Flower of Illinois 
(See page 201) 
Welcome, maids of 
honor! 
You doe bring 
In the Spring 
And wait upon her. 
She has virgins Y’are the maiden 
many posies 
Fresh and faire; And, so grac’t 
Yet you are To be plac’t 
More sweet than any. ‘Fore damask roses. 
To Violets—RoBrrt HPrrRIcK 
