THE HYACINTH, OR HAREBELL. 
The common, or Wood Hyacinth, is a native of Per. 
sia, and of many parts of Europe. In the spring it abounds 
in our woods, hedges, &c.; and on this account the old 
botanists have given it the name of the English Hyacinth. 
The botanic designation of Hyacintus non-scriptus is ap¬ 
plied to it because it has not the Ai on the petals, and 
therefore is not the poetical Hyacinth. 
The Harebell, for her stainless, azure hue, 
Claims to be worn by none but those are true. 
Blue-bell! how gaily art thou drest, 
How neat and trim art thou, sweet flower; 
How silky is thy azure vest, 
How fresh to flaunt at morning’s hour! 
Could’st thou but think, I well might say 
Thou art as proud in rich array 
As lady, blithesome, young, and vain, 
Prank’d up with folly and disdain, 
Vaunting her power. 
Sweet flower! 
MRS. ROBINSON. 
(1201 
