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THE FLORAL GIFT. 
PRIMROSE. 
CEnothera Orandijlora ,—Class 8, Order 1. 
■a 
A large pale yellow flower, expanding towards evening. 
EARLY YOUTH 
Methinks there is no lovelier sight on earth, 
Than gentle woman in her early years, 
Before one cloud has gather’d o’er her mirth, 
Or her bright eye grows dim with secret tears. 
When life the semblance of a dream doth 
wear, 
Unclouded by mischance, or grief, or guile, 
When rich delight breathes in the golden 
air, 
And boundless fancy wears a joyous smile, 
Oh if my prayer might unto heaven ascend, 
’Twould be, that woman might be ever blest, 
That flowers and sunlight in her path might 
blend 
And Eden’s' visions fill her tranquil rest. 
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