Who live and love within the sacred bower—
That bridal bed the vulgar term a flower.
Hear Peter proudly, to some humble friend,
A wondrous secret in his science lend:—
"Would you advance the nuptial hour, and bring
The fruit of Autumn with the flowers of Spring:
View that light frame where Cucumis lies spread,
And trace the husbands in their golden bed,
Three powder'd Anthers;—then no more delay,
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