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Tuberose. ...Dangerous Love. 
The -superb Tuberose is a native of tbe East Indies 
and South America, and was introduced into Europe 
in 1632. It has since spread all over the world. The 
,flower is of a white colour, sometimes tinged with a 
blush of pink. Its perfume is delicious and powerful; 
but if you would enjoy it without danger, keep at some 
distance from the plant. If you come with the object 
of your affection to inhale its perfume by moonlight, 
when the nightingale is pouring forth its ravishing 
melody, these odours will add an inexpressible charm to 
your enjoyment; but, if, regardless of the precepts of 
moderation, you approach too near, this divine flower 
will then be but an enchantress who will pour a dan¬ 
gerous poison into your bosom. Thus the love which 
comes from above purifies and exalts; but that which 
springs from earth debases and proves the bane of im¬ 
prudent youth. 
Yes, Love is but a dangerous guest 
For hearts as young as thine, 
Where youth’s unshadowed joys should rest, 
Life’s spring-time fancies shine. 
Then, sweetest, leave the wildering dream, 
Till Time has nerved thy heart 
To brook the fitful cloud and gleam, 
Which must in love have part. 
Mrs. Osgood. 
