THE FLORAL GIFT. 
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ROSE, FULL-BLOWN. 
Rosa sp .—Class 12, Order 3. 
The flower of a highly ornamental shrub, of cool climates ; 
there are many varieties all of which are beautiful. 
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. 
When first I gazed—oh ! lady fair, 
Upon thy radiant eye, 
I thought thou wert a thing oflight, 
Just wandered from the sky ; 
And as I looked upon thy brow, 
Pure as the skies when bright above, 
And on thy warm and floating form, 
I dared to drjeam of love. 
I would not breathe, oh ! lady fair, 
A single thought to thee, 
To shadow o’er within thy breast, 
Its sunny fount of glee : 
I need not wish a brighter spell, 
Of loveliness about thee move, 
For round thy form there lurks a charm, 
That melts all hearts to love. 
Mrs. Welby. 
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