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MYRTLE. Clatt 12. Order 1. Native of Europe and 



Ul East Tho m y rtl0 was held in hi s h 



estimation by the ancienU. It is all beauti- 

 ful leaf, flower, and tree. Flower white. 



LOVE IN ABSENCE. 



The Jlfyrlle on thy breast or brow 

 Would lively hope and love avow. 



/. H. Wifftn. 



SENTIMENT. 



We must part awhile: 



A few short months though short, they must be long 

 Without thy dear society; but yet 

 We must endure it, and our love will bo 

 The fonder after parting it will grow 

 Intenser in our absence, and again 

 Burn with a tender glow whrn I return. 

 Fear not; this is rny last resolve, and this 

 My parting token. 



PtrettA 



