THE THREE SWEET SEASONS. 
IDirge for ti^e tieparteU ©nes, 
AND A AIERRY GREETING TO AUTUMN. 
(Pill penseroso.) 
Fair Spring died months ago; 
She pined for jealousy. 
That Summer’s radiant glow 
Brought brighter flowers than she. 
Spring had the Snowdrop pure. 
And the soft-eyed Violet; 
But these might not endiu’e 
With Rose and Mignonette. 
Spring wore the Primrose pale. 
And the glowing Fairy-fire ;* 
But e’en such gems must fail 
By Summer’s brave attire. 
* The Pyrus Japonica, page 18. 
