18 THE FLOWER VASE. 
BARBERRY. 
Berberis. Class 6. — Order 1. 
This graceful wild shrub is well known. It forms hand¬ 
some hedges, and is much esteemed tor its fruit. It bears 
a pretty yellow flower. 
Petulance. 
That frown but ill becomes thy face; 
That pout hath spoilt thy lips’ sweet grace; 
Those peevish tones disturb the ear 
Accustomed thy soft notes to hear. 
Have I offended? Gently chide, 
And I thine anger will abide ; 
Will kneel repentant at thy feet, 
Until my pardon is complete. 
Say, dost thou not this mood regret? 
Thou dost! Forgive, then, and forget. 
