Dahlia - The Language of Flowers

Dahlia.

This is a Mexican plant, much cultivated by modern
horticulturists. The flowers are of all colours, and very showy;
growing often to the height of six or eight feet.

Dignity.

It is worth much, in this dull world of strife
And foolish vanity, to meet a heart
Serene and beautiful like thine! The praise
And selfish flattery of the heartless crowd
Fall idly on thine ear, whilst thou un moved,
And with a lofty purpose in thy breast,
Retain'st thy elevation o'er the herd,
No less by that calm majesty of soul
Which shrinks from adulation, than by gifts
Of lofty intellect and outward grace.
Thy form hath elegance that indicates
The beautiful refinement of thy thoughts;
And there is dignity in thy firm step,
That speaks a soul superior to the thrall
Of petty vanity and low-born pride.