Harper's Young People, July 26, 1881 / An Illustrated Weekly - Various

I am composed of 11 letters, and am one of the United States.

My 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 is to unite.

My 8 is one of the vowels, and perhaps the most important.

My 9, 10, 11 is to sever.

Murray C. B.

I am in drink, but not in eat;

Also in pea, but not in sweet.

You find me in ink, and not in pen,

In some little birds, but not in the wren;

Always in idle, and never in smart;

Likewise in sweet, and never in tart;

Also in lungs, and not in heart.

My whole are flowers which even a bride

Has been known to wear with grace and pride.