THE FLOWER VASE. 31 
CATCHFLY. 
Silene. Class 10 .— Order 3. 
There are nearly one hundred species of this flower. 
That most common with us bears a pink blossom, and' 
grows very talL 
A Snare. 
Of winning words and tender looks, 
My artless friend, beware! 
Along the path of human life 
Lurks many a fatal snare. 
Trust seldom, and with much reserve; 
Few merit generous faith; 
And should guile speak, oh give no heed 
To what the tempter saith. 
I fear some treacherous snare is laid 
Along thy flowery way; 
Oil, be thou cautious — smiles may cheat, 
And tender words betray! 
