" We see here a perpetuall Spring, 



A gallant flowering May, 

 Which month is painter of the world, 



As some great Clerks do say. 

 Rejoice in God 



Who thus hath lent the strength, 

 And eke inspirde thee with such grace, 



To end this worke at length ; 

 And doubt not but herein thou hast 



Both pleased God and man : 

 Happie art thou in doing this, 



Happie when thou began." 



" Thomas Thorney, to his learned friend and loving brother in 

 Art, M. John Gerard." 



(Quoted from Gerard's Herball, London, 1597.) 



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