The Blue Violet, State Flower of Illinois 



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Welcome, maids of 

 bonor ! 

 You doe bring 

 In the Spring 



And wait upon her. 



She has virgins 

 many 



Fresh and faire ; 



Yet you are 

 More sweet than any. 



Y'are the maiden 

 posies 



And, so grac't 



To be plac't 

 Tore damask roses. 



To Violets — Robert Heruick 



