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Page 278
... flowers , Blown on the summit of the apparent fruit . These have their sexes ! and when summer shines , The bee transports the fertilizing meal From flower to flower , and e'en the breathing air Wafts the rich prize to its appointed use ...
... flowers , Blown on the summit of the apparent fruit . These have their sexes ! and when summer shines , The bee transports the fertilizing meal From flower to flower , and e'en the breathing air Wafts the rich prize to its appointed use ...
Page 281
... flowers disposed Sightly and in just order , ere he gives The beds the trusted treasure of their seeds , Forecasts the future whole ; that when the scene Shall break into its preconceived display , Each for itself , and all as with one ...
... flowers disposed Sightly and in just order , ere he gives The beds the trusted treasure of their seeds , Forecasts the future whole ; that when the scene Shall break into its preconceived display , Each for itself , and all as with one ...
Page 353
... flowers of verse , I play'd awhile , obedient to the fair , With that light task ; but soon , to please her more , Whom flowers alone I knew would little please , Let fall the unfinish'd wreath , and roved for fruit ; Roved far , and ...
... flowers of verse , I play'd awhile , obedient to the fair , With that light task ; but soon , to please her more , Whom flowers alone I knew would little please , Let fall the unfinish'd wreath , and roved for fruit ; Roved far , and ...
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ton | 13 |
The Yearly Distress or Tithing Time at Stock in | 154 |
Verses supposed to be written by Alexander Selkirk | 160 |
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