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THE POETRY OP FLOWERS. 
I know thy form was never cast in fashion’s graceful 
mould, 
Nor do 1 wish in fashion’s throng thy presence to be¬ 
hold ; 
So long as Nature’s nobleness has marked thee for her 
own, 
I would not give thy soul-lit smile to share a monarch’s 
throne 1 
Miss H. J. Woodman. 
BOX. 
There are two kinds of Box,—the Arborescent, which 
is twelve or sixteen feet high; and the Dwarf, which 
is used as a border for flower-beds. 
STOICISM. 
I ne’er will weep again I 
I will meet fate with an unblenching eye; 
For better far in proud contempt to die. 
Than idly talk of pain. 
Can I not bear all things f 
Who talks of weakness to a soul like mine ? 
Love, hope, pity, sorrow I resign, 
A nd all that fortune brings. 
In lonely strength I stand, 
Unmoved though earthquakes open at my feet; 
Though storms of malice on my bosom beat, 
I can their rage withstand. 
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And then thy own trim, modest form. 
Is always neatly clad ; 
Thou sure wilt make the tidiest wife 
That ever husband had. 
No costly splendours needest thou 
To make thy home look bright; 
For neatness on the humblest spot 
Can shed a sunny light. 
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BURDOCK. 
This i6 known by its coarse, broad leaf, and round, bur- 
like blossom. 
IMPORTUNITY. 
Or thy teasings and pleadings 
I’m heartily sick; 
I’m sure if I loved thee 
I’d tell thee so quick. 
What use or advantage 
In wooing like this ? 
When a woman says *' No t ” 
Do you think she means “ Yes I ” 
The longer thou sueot 
The colder I grow ; 
There—take my last answer ; 
Canst hear it ? *Tis —No l 
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CALLA. 
BROOM. 
NEATNESS. 
l’hi? is a native of Ethiopia, and is much esteemed for its 
oeautiful snow-white calyx, and broad, green leaves. 
MODESTY. 
I love to see thy gentle hand 
Dispose, with modest grace. 
The household things around thy home, 
And “ each thing-m its place.” 
The blue bell by the meadow rill 
Is not more fair than thou. 
With thy downcast and thoughtful eye, 
Thy pure and gentle brow. 
