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 DFSIRE TO PLFASE. 
DESIRE. 
JONQUIL. 
Nor gradual bloom is wanting, 
Nor hyacinths of purest virgin white, 
Low bent and blushing inward; nor jonquils 
Of potent fragrance. THOMSON. 
Tuis species of narcissus is distinguished from 
others by its rush-like foliage, hence its name, 
derived from juncus,rushy. It is more fragrant 
than any other species of the plant, and is fre- 
quently found too strong for moderate sized 
rooms. It flowers well in water, is of great 
beauty, and very popular. 
DESIRE TO PLEASE. 
MEZEREON. 
mezereon too, 
Though leafless, well attired, and thick beset 
With blushing wreaths, investing every spray. 
COWPER, 

Tue stem of this plant is covered with a dry 
bark, which gives it the appearance of dead 
wood. To hide this, nature has surrounded 
each of its branches with a garland of purple 
flowers, which, unrolled in spiral form, and 


