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THE FLORAL GIFT, 
LETTUCE 
Lactuca Sativa ,—Class 19, Order 1. 
A well-known garden eBculent. 
C 0 LD-n E A RTED. 
Eke I knew the cruel maiden, 
Tranquil was my artless breast— 
Night ne’er came, with sorrow laden, 
Love ne’er broke my peaceful rest. 
Love for thee my soul hath spoken, 
At thy shrine hath bent me low ; 
But my hopes are rudely broken, 
By thy cruel heartless blow ; 
Once to thee my faith was plighted, 
And my heart was fond and true 
Now my deep devotion slighted, 
Brands thee for a traitor foe. 
