THE FLORAL GIFT. 39 
DOUBLE DAISY. 
Beilis Hortensis ,—Class 19, Order 2. 
As bumble garden plant, with light crimson blossoms 
brought from England 
PARTICIPATION. 
Let no man value at a little price 
A virtuous woman’s counsel; her wing’d spirit 
Is feathered oftentimes with heavenly words, 
And, like her beauty, ravishingly pure ; 
The weaker body, still the stronger soul. 
O, what a treasure is a virtuous wife, 
Discreet and loving! not one gift of earth 
Makes a man’s soul so highly bound to 
Heaven! 
She gives him double forces to endure 
And to enjoy, by being one with him, 
Feeling his joys and griefs with equal sense. 
Old Play. 
