MAY 21 
Heliotrope (Peruvian). ., . Devotion. 
In vain doth man the name of just expect, 
If his devotions he to God neglect. 
(Sir jj. Penham.. 
As earth pours freely to the sea 
Her thousand streams of wealth untold, 
So flows my silent life to thee, 
Glad that its very sands are gold. 
JIose Jerry. 
MAY 22 —. . .. 
Hellebore ---- Calumny. Scandal. 
When sland’rous tongue thy honour stings, 
This solace give thee rest:— 
Whatever fruit the autumn brings, 
The wasp will choose the best. 
p. ft . )3urger. 
.. MAY 23 . .. . 
Hemp . ...Vr 
What fate imposes, men must need abide j 
It boots not to resist both wind and tide. 
(Shakespeare. 
Heav’n from all creatures hides the book of fate, 
All but the page prescribed their present state. 
Pope. 
