Disdain, Ye', low Carnation. 
“ Thou art disdainful in mine eyes,” 
The beauty of the ball-room cries ; 
“ And, lo ! this flower of yellow stain. 
Is emblem of my deep disdain.” 
I rog Orphreys, 
Disgust, 
" Maiden, thy beauty’s marred by pride,” 
Quick the offended youth replied ; 
“ This flower, so like a reptile, must 
Speak my aversion and disgust.” 
Distinction, Cardinal’s Flower, 
Beautiful plant of Mexico, 
Of a tint like the richest sunset glow. 
Distinction claims thee for its own, 
So fit an emblem there is none. 
Docility, 
As pliable as a docile mind. 
Thou bendest to each passing wind. 
Rush. 
Do not abuse, Saffron Flower. 
Of qualities which, temperately used, 
Will benefit, but poison if abused. 
Drunkenness, Tine, 
Bacchus, god of drunkards, bore thee, 
Wreathed around his temples; swine, 
