
SWEET-WILLIAM. 
But in my fitful dreams, 
And in my waking weary hours, 
Spirits come to me, as from flowers. 
SWEET-WILLIAM. 
(Gallantry—Finesse. ) 
HE Sweet- William, a member of the Pink family, 
from the charming manner in which it arranges 
its variegated blossoms into bouquet-shaped clusters, is 
well worthy of its second name of finesse. 
The bearded Pink, as it is sometimes designated, is 
known to our French neighbors as the “ poet’s eye,” 
because of the manner in which its petals are marked. 
SWEET-WILLIAM. 
COWLEY. 
SwWEET-WILLIAM small, has form and aspect bright; 
Like that sweet flower that yields great Jove delight. 
Had he majestic bulk he’d now be styled 
Jove’s flower ; and, if my skill is not beguiled, 
He was Jove’s flower when Jove was but a child. 
Take him with many flowers in one conferred, 
He’s worthy Jove, ev’n now-he has a beard. 

