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strictly forbidden in Italy; yet, notwithstand- 
ing, some greedy distillers have sold it under 
the name of extract of bitter almond. We 
should therefore caution all persons against its 
use. It was formerly much used to give a 
flayour to puddings, custards, &c.; but this 
practice is much less frequent since it has been 
ascertained to be so poisonous in its effects. 
PLEASURE WITHOUT ALLOY. 
MOSS ROSE. 
The rose that hails the morning, 
Arrayed in all its sweets, 
Its mossy couch adorning, 
The sun enamoured meets. 
Tue elegant moss rose is commonly supposed 
to be the offspring of the Provence rose, though 
some consider it to belong to the family of hun- 
dred-leaved roses. It has ever been made the 
emblem of perfected joy ; Milton mentions it as 
“* without thorn, the rose ;” and an anonymous 
writer has sung of it in that character. 
Oh ! I love the sweet blooming, the pretty moss rose, 
Tis the type of true pleasure, and perfected joy ; 
Oh ! I envy each insect that dares to repose 
*Midst its leaves, or among its soft beauties to toy. 









