THE FLOWER VASE. 
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PEONY. 
Pjjonia. Class 13. — Order 3. 
Supefb double flowers. Colors crimson and white. Root 
perennial. 
Ostentation 
I grieve to see thee vain and proud — I grieve 
That tills world’s honors have enticed thy heart, 
Such haughty airs become thee not. For me, 
I better love a modest mien and look 
Than all the gaudy tinsel wealth can buy, 
Or vanity display. Put by thy pride, 
And by a holy life earn nobler praise 
Than such as pomp and idle show can win. 
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