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THE LOVER'S OFFERING, 
First, I will name the Moss Rose, 
An emblem of love in me. 
Geranium Pink , I prefer you 
To all in the world so wide; 
Mezereon , I wish to please you, 
The Violet , my love will abide. 
Peach-blossom , I am your captive; 
The Pink, tells my love is pure; 
Heart's-ease, you occupy my thoughts; 
Vervain, your conquest is sure. 
Witch-Hazel , by love I’m spell-bound, 
Red Tulip , I declare it; 
Valerian , do you accept my love 
And live with me to share it. 
The Honeysuckle and Heliotrope 
Avow my true affection;— 
O point me to the Christmas Rose, 
To calm my sad reflection. 
The Moving Plant I hope will touch 
Your breast with agitation, 
And the green Palm a vict’ry speak, 
The Myrtle, love’s creation. 
The Thornless Rose , I live for thee, 
The White Pink, thou art ever fair, 
The Hawthorn tells me still to hope; 
Trefoil, we shall a Union share. 
