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THE FLORAL GIFT. 77 
LAUREL. 
Katmia Latifolia ,—Class 10, Order 1. 
A large evergreen shrub, bearing beads of rose-colored 
flowers.— North America, 
GLORY. 
The soul may look with fervent hope, 
To worlds of future bliss ; 
But oh, how saddening to the heart 
To be forgot in this ! 
Could we not view the darksome grave, 
With calmer, steadier eye, 
If conscious that a world’s regret, 
Would seek us where we lie ? 
Who would not brave a life of tears 
To win an honored name ? 
One sweet, and heart-awakening tone, 
From the silver trump of fame ? 
Margaret M. Davidson • 
