Camellia Japonica. 
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“ And that they whose lips do utter 
Language such as bards have sung, 
Though their speech shall be to many 
As an unknown tongue.” 
Let not, O fair maiden ! the presentation of one of these 
bright blossoms be to you incomprehensible; do not let the 
donor of such a complimentary gift deem that he is addressing 
you in an unknown tongue. Every one, indeed, should be able 
to interpret the symbolism of these lovely flowers, which, as 
Mrs. Sigourney says, 
“ Put forth such blaze of beauty as translates 
To dullest hearts their dialect of love,” 
