THE FLORAL GIFT. 
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SORREL. 
Rumex McetosMus ,—Class 6, Order 3. 
A common weed, with very acid leaves, found in old 
pastures. 
PARENTAL AFFECTION. 
There is in life no blessing like affection ; 
It soothes, it hallows, elevates, subdues, 
And bringeth down to earth its native heaven. 
It sits beside the cradle patient hours, 
Whose sole contentment is to watch and love ; 
It bendeth o’er the death-bed, and conceals 
Its own despair with words of faith and hope. 
Life has nought else that may supply its place : 
Void is ambition, cold is vanity, 
And wealth an empty glitter, without love. 
X. E. Landon. 
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