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Of warrior, conqueror, or chief; 
Oh! twine that full of Folly’s leaf! 
And do ye ask me why this flower 
Is fit for every brow ? 
Tell me but one where Folly ne’er 
Hath dwelt, nor dwelleth now, 
And I will then the laurel twine, 
Unmingled with the Columbine. 
Louisa A. Twamley. 
Passion Flower.. ..Faith. 
In the Passion Flower, we find a representation of 
the crown of thorns, the scourge, the cross, the sponge, 
the nails, and the five wounds of Christ. Hence its 
name and signification. 
One more plant- 
Which, consecrate to Salem’s peaceful King, 
Though fair as any gracing beauty’s bower, 
Is linked to sorrow like a holy thing, 
And takes its name from suffering’s fiercest hour. 
Be this my noblest theme—Imperial Passion Flower! 
Whatever impulse first conferred that name, 
Or Fancy’s dream, or Superstition’s art, 
I freely own its spirit-touching claim, 
With thoughts and feelings it may well impart. 
Barton. 
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