THE GILLYFLOWER. 
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conjunction with the veto of the poets, who 
have pronounced it fair among the fairest of 
Flora’s products—■ 
“ Fair as the Gillyflower of garden sweet ”— 
has attached this idea to the Gillyflower; 
and, in our opinion, very appropriately. 
ILLUSTRATION OF THE SENTIMENT. 
He that loves a rosy cheek, 
Or a coral lip admires, 
Or from star-like eyes doth seek 
Fuel to maintain his fires,— 
As old Time makes these decay, 
So his flame must waste away. 
But a smooth and steadfast mind. 
Gentle thoughts and calm desires. 
Hearts, with equal love combined, 
Kindle never-dying fires; 
Where these are not, 1 despise 
Lovely cheeks, or lips, or eyes. 
Carew. 
