Its merits on the lilly's virgin robe ; The gay and gaudy colours, richly fpread In varied tints, augment the tulip's fame; See in what mix'd profufion, fplendid dyes, Her cups are beautify'd ; her glowing... Mr. Hervey's Contemplations on a Flower-garden: Done Into Blank Verse ... - Page 70 by James Hervey, Thomas Newcomb - 1757 - 80 pages Full view -
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