POETRY OF FLOWERS. 
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ZINNIA. 
Zinnia multiflora . . . Class 19; Order 2. 
ABSENCE. 
The Zinnia’s solitary flower, 
Which blooms in forests lone and deep, 
Are like the visions fair and bright, 
That faithful, absent hearts will keep. 
“Her cheek was red, but who could know 
’Twas flushing with the strife below; 
Her eye was bright, but who could tell 
It shone with tears she strove to quell : 
Ah ! who could think that all so fair 
Was semblance, and but misery there.” 
L. E. L. 
“ Griefs, alas ! that may not speak, 
Earn poor relief by feigning.” 
