FLOWERS BY THE POETS. 
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ORIGIN OF THE YELLOW ROSE. 
ONCE a white Rose-bud reared her head, 
And peevishly, to Flora said : 
“ Look at my sister’s blushing hue— 
Pray, mother, let me have it too!” 
“ Nay, child,” was Flora’s mild reply, 
Be thankful for such gift as I 
Have deemed befitting to dispense— 
Thy dower’s the hue of innocence.” 
When did persuasion’s voice impart 
Content and peace to female heart, 
Where baleful jealousy bears sway, 
And scares each gentler guest away ? 
The Rose still grumbled and complained ; 
Her mother’s bounties still disdained— 
“ Well, then,” said angered Flora, “ take ”— 
She breathed upon her as she spake : 
“ Henceforth, no more in simple vest 
Of innocence shalt thou be dressed ; 
Take that which better suits thy mind, 
The hue for jealousy designed.” 
The Yellow Rose has, from that hour, 
Borne evidence of Envy’s power. 
CARDINAL FLOWER. 
Lobelia attired like a queen in her pride. 
Mrs. Sigourney. 
