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THE FLORAL GIFT. 37 * 
DAMASK ROSE. 
Rosa Damascena ,—Class 12, Order 3. 
A delightful scented variety of the rose, with pale red, and 
double flowers. 
BASHFUL LOVE. 
I have a secret tale to tell, 
But cannot, must not now reveal it, 
Yet still I think ’tis known too well, 
The more I’m anxious to conceal it. 
Whene’er I strive to make it known, 
Thy presence eVer makes me waver— 
Swift from my mind all thoughts are gone 
But those that would preserve thy favor. 
Shall I declare it—beauteous one ? 
Say, will not those sweet lips reprove me ? 
Will not those features coldly frown,— 
If I should tell—how much I love thee ? 
-—-X 
