28 the lover’s offering, 
SEND FLOWERS. 
Flowers have tongues, and they can tell 
What in thy heart may chance to dwell; 
Send them to one whom thou lov’st best— 
For they will hush the heart to rest. 
Dost thou love ? The Myrtle and Rose 
Send, and they will thy love disclose; 
Send them in faith, and thou shalt see 
A heart returning love to thee. 
Amethyst shows thy admiration, 
Dwarf Sunflower, thy adoration ; 
Four-leaved Clover proclaims Be mine ,— 
Send them for answer, 1 am thine. 
Hawthorn. O let thy hope abound— 
Let not Cypress with thee be found: 
Swamp Magnolia, persevere, 
And thou shalt conquer—never fear. 
O White Lily ! Sweetness dwells there,— 
Red Rose, Beauty, O bright and rare! 
Rose and Daisy in that sweet one blend— 
Gather these flowers, and quickly send. 
THE REPLY. 
Reach-blossom, thy captive I am held; 
Daily Rose, I aspire to thy smile; 
Indian Jasmine, I cling to you, 
Fly-trap , without deceit or guile. Gu. 
