THE FLOWER VASE. 13 
ALYSSUM. 
Alyssdm. Class 15. — Order 1. 
Worth beyond beauty. 
Thou art not beautiful — ah, no! 
Not what the world calls fair; 
No roses on a cheek of snow 
Beam through soft curling hair; 
Thou art not beautiful; and yet 
Thy looks are full of grace ; 
The seal of wisdom, too, is set 
Upon thy modest face. 
And better far such charms as these, 
Than those that fade with years; 
Give me the beauty that can please 
When withered eld appears. 
For time, that pales the rosiest cheek 
And tracks the smoothest brow, 
Will leave thy spirit pure and meek. 
And beautiful as now. 
