i flowers by the poets. 
ORIGIN OF THE YELLOW ROSE. 
Qnck 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 hde of innocence.” 
When did persuasion’s voice impart 
Content and peace to fema<e heart. 
Where baleful jealousy bears sway, 
And scares each gentler guest away ? 
The Rose still grumbled and complained s 
Her mother’s bounties still disdained-»- 
“ Well, then,” said angered Flora, “ take”—'• 
She breathed upon her as she spake i 
“ Henceforth, no more in simple vest 
Of innofcence shalt thou he dressed ; 
Take that which better suits thy tnind, 
“The hue for jealousy'designed.” i 
The Yellow Rose has, from that hour. 
Borne evidence of Envy’s power. 
CARDINAL FLOWER. 
Lobelia fdtired like a queen in her pridd. 
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