20 THE FLORAL GIFT. 
BLACK THORN. 
Rhamnus Catharticus —Class 5, Order 1. 
A shrub, with dark glossy leaves, and bearing very black 
berries ; a native of England. 
DIFFICULTY. 
Friends depart, and memory takes them 
To her caverns pure and deep; 
And a forc’d smile only wakes them, 
From the shadows where they sleep, 
Who shall school the heart’s affection? 
Who shall banish its regret ? 
If you blame my deep dejection 
Teach, oh! teach me to forget. 
One who hopelessly remembers, 
Cannot bear a dawning light; 
He would rather watch the embers 
Of a love that once was bright; 
Who shall school the'heart’s affection? 
Who shall banish its regret ? 
If you blame my deep dejection, 
Teach oh! teach m? to forget! 
