44 THE lover’s offering, 
FLOWERS, SPEAK YE FOR ME! 
Candy Tuft, indifference; my heart’s not cold 
for thee; 
Carnation striped, refusal —ah! I love too well! 
Carnation yelloio, I ne’er will show disdain ; 
Carnation red , my heart is smitten by thy spell. 
Catchfly Silene, I’ll never show deceit, 
But always thee with true love treat; 
Chestnut Tree, O do me justice, love, 
Chrysanthemum Yellow, I will not slight thy 
love. 
Christmas Rose, relieve my anxiety —trust in me; 
Champignon, let no suspicion be indulged by 
thee; 
Cedar Leaf, I live for thee, for thee alone; 
White Glover, think of me ever, dearest one. 
Lesser Celandine, there axe joys to come, 
When we shall dwell in one sweet home; 
Monthly Rose, thy Beauty will be ever new ; 
Chrysanthemum White, may each to each prove 
true . 
