THE FLOWER GIRL. 
27 
For those who late in life would tarry, 
I’ve Snowdrops, winter’s children cold ; 
And those who seek for wealth to marry, 
May buy the flaunting Marigold. 
I’ve Ragwort, Ragged Robbins too, 
Cheap flowers for those of low condition; 
For Bachelors I’ve Buttons blue ; 
And Crown Imperials for ambition. 
For sportsmen keen, who range the lea, 
I’ve Pheasant’s Eye and sprigs of Heather; 
For courtiers with the supple knee. 
I’ve Parasites and Prince’s Feather. 
For this tall fops I keep the Rush, 
For peasants still am Nightshade weed¬ 
ing ; 
For rakes, I’ve Devil-in-the-Bush, 
Por sighing Strephons, Love-lies-Bleed- 
ing. 
But fairest blooms affection’s hand 
For constancy and worth disposes. 
And gladly weaves at your command 
A wreath of Amaranths and Roses. 
—Mrs. Corbold. 
