232 THE POETRY OF FLOWERS 
swelling in the middle, curved and diminishing downward, till 
it ends in a stem, contracted at the mouth, furnished with a 
large, spreading, heart-shap'ed appendage at top, which is hairy 
within, the hairs pointing downward; and a broad, wavy wing 
extending the whole length on the inside. The full-grown 
leaves will contain a wineglass of water, and are rarely found 
empty. 
Come, pledge me, sweet, in Adam’s cup, 
’T is pure and fresh like thee: 
The wine that pleasure’s votaries sup 
Will stain the spirit free; 
But here can be nor shade nor sin 
For you can see your face within! 
r. s. o. 
WIN ME AND WEAR ME. 
lady’s slipper. 
This plant is common in our northern woods. Its floweis, 
are yellow, purple, and white. 
I am not to be drawn off and on like the trifle, 
Whose name is bestowed on the blossom I send; 
My affections no dreaming romancer shall rifle, 
If our vows be not heart-hallowed — here let them end. 
p. s. o. 
