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Lauristinus. — : I die if neglected .’ 
This sentiment seems peculiarly applicable to the sensitive af¬ 
fections of woman. 
This shrub, with soft euphonious name, 
Which from Iberia’s bright land came, 
Will flourish in a clime like ours, 
Still redolent with pure white flowers; 
Blooming each season of the year, 
If tended gently and with care; 
But dies if long unheeded left, 
Of kindness and regard bereft. — 
Apt emblem of affection’s power 
O’er woman’s heart, art thou, sweet floAver! 
For she, like thee, will droop and die 
If scorned, or passed neglected by; 
Or like thee yield, her charms to bless, 
The care that wins her tenderness. 
