OK, LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. 145 
That its heart is given 
To the gein from heaven,— 
That sparkling drop of dew. Gu 
THE WEDDING AMONG THE FLOWERS. 
In a grand convocation which Flora enacted, 
Where the business of all her domain was trans¬ 
acted, 
’Twas hinted, there yet remained one regulation 
To perfect her glorious administration. 
To some, strength and masculine beauty were given 
Majestical air, and an eye meeting heaven; 
Hidden virtues to many, to others perfume, 
Through each variation of sweetness and bloom : 
’Twas therefore suggested, with Flora’s compliance, 
To unite every charm in some splendid alliance. 
The royal assent to the motion was gained, 
’Twas passed at three sittings, and duly ordained. 
’Twas now most amusing to traverse the shade, 
And hear the remarks that were privately made : 
Such whispers, inquiries, and investigations ! 
Such balancing merits and marshalling stations ! 
The nobles protested they never would yield 
To debase their high sap with the weeds of the 
field; 
For, indeed there was nothing so vulgar and rude, 
As to let every ill-bred young wild-flower intrude; 
