108 ^Hujnoruttc. 
Mignonette.... Your Qualities surpass your Charms. 
The Mignonette was introduced into Europe from 
Egypt, in 1750. It flowers from the beginning of spring 
until the end of autumn. Linnaeus, who gave it the 
name of Reseda odorata, compares its perfume with that 
of ambrosia. 
No gorgeous flowers the meek Reseda grace, 
Yet sip, with eager trunk, yon busy race 
Her simple cup, nor heed the dazzling gem 
That beams in Fritillaria’s diadem. 
Evans. 
I see her now within my view,— 
A spirit, yet a woman too!— 
Her household motions light and free, 
And steps of virgin liberty ; 
A countenance in which do meet 
Sweet records, promises as sweet; 
A creature not too bright or good 
For human nature’s daily food. 
Wordsworth. 
Time has small power 
O’er features the mind moulds. Roses where 
They once have bloomed a fragrance leave behind; 
And harmony will linger on the wind; 
And suns continue to light up the air, 
