THE FLORAL GIFT 
83 
MAPLE. 
Acer sp .—Class 23, Order 2. 
Useful and beautiful trees, of the temperate zone, many 
varieties, some Of which produce beautiful flowers. 
RESERVE. 
I seek thee not. when mirth is high, 
When homage beams from every eye, 
And all proclaim thee fair. 
In hours like these I do not move, 
Around thee with light words of love,—• 
I feel thou art too dear. 
I seek thee not, amid the throng, 
Who fascinate with voice and song, 
And kneel before thee there. 
Oh no, I flatter not, nor vow, 
When others kneel, when others bow— 
I feel thou art too dear. 
Mrs. Daponte. 
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