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, a visit to Flora once made, When the flowers, in a body, their compliments paid, And, charmed with their manners, and elegant dyes, Desired she might give to the fairest a prize; Appointing a day, when herself should preside, And on their pretensions to beauty decide.

Then the Rose bridled up, with a confident air, As if she would say,—Who with me shall compare? While the Lily, but newly come out as a bride, Whisper'd low to her sisters, and laugh'd at such pride. The Hyacinth studied her wardrobe with care, Still puzzled to settle what colors to wear; The Poppy, ashamed of her dull, sleepy eyes, Wore a new scarlet dress, with a view to the prize.