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And Autumn resplendent in golden attire 
Will follow ensuite, in a chariot of fire! 
But if the glad harbinger Snow-drop appear 
With its train of small florets, first gems of the year, 
’Tis the emblem of Hope and has dropt from her wing, 
Give precedence to Hope and the Herald of Spring! 
The words of the goddess were heard and obey’d— 
The Snow-drop was there like a bride all array’d; 
Her entree was gladly announc’d by the gale, 
As she timidly peep’d thro’ a snowy white veil: 
Her appearance was hail’d and her beauty admired, 
Till she bow’d her meek head, bade adieu and retir’d. 
As one of her train came a small Fairy Knight, 
The Crocus , whose motto is, “ all that is bright.” 
And Hepaticas wearing the heavenly hue 
Emblematic of Hope and of Confidence too. 
Sweet Violet enter’d with Modesty's mien, 
Having bloom’d in the shade as a beauty unseen: 
