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THE SPIRIT OF THE ROSE 
Claire Virginia Townsend 
O radiant Spirit of Beauty, 
O child of the dawn and the dew, 
Fair spirit, aglow with Life’s promise, 
Pink rose, ’tis the spirit of you. 
O spirit of Courage, undaunted. 
A courage no fate can subdue, 
Brave spirit, unbowed in Life’s conflict, 
Red rose, ’tis the spirit of you. 
O Spirit of Love’s golden glory, 
That makes the whole world shine anew, 
O sunshine of Life, ever glowing, 
Golden rose, ’tis the spirit of you. 
O Spirit of Comfort in sorrow, 
When grief hides God’s merey from view, 
Pure spirit, whose wings carry healing, 
White rose, ’tis the spirit of you. 
We gather them all in Life’s garlénd, 
Each rose to its own perfect hue, 
Love, Comfort, and Beauty and Courage, 
O Rose Spirit, all are in YOU. 
One of the many pleasures derived in growing roses is our con- 
tact with rose friends. We wish we might thank you all per- 
sonally for your patronage, however, we hope our roses have 
thanked you for us by their lovely blooms and will continue to 
do so for years to come. Anytime we may be of assistance to 
you, it will be our pleasure. 

