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JCratum iHeiicaUUm. Natural Order: Composita: — Aster Family. 



C'ARCELY any flower is more in use among florists for group- 

 ing in bouquets than the Ageratum; its small, fringe-like heads 

 "' ng in so softly around the more unyielding blossoms; toning 

 down all harsh outlines, and harmonizing tints too antagonistic 

 to each other, by its unobtrusive presence. There are only 

 >-<* two varieties in color: one a most delicate blue, the other white; 

 .uul two in height, a dwarf and a tall kind. It produces a fine effect 

 wlien grown in masses in the garden, or is well adapted for pot 

 culture, the dwarf having the preference, the blossoms being about 

 the same size. It is a native of Mexico and the West Indies, 



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TTER air, her manners, all who saw admired; 



^ Courteous, though coy, and gentle though retired ; 

 The joy of youth and health her eyes display'd, 

 And ease of heart her every look convey'd. 



'T'HE nymph did like the scene appear, 

 Serenely pleasant, comely fair; 



Soft fell her words 



blew the air. 



-Crahbe. 



[AT are these wondrous civilizing arts. 

 This Roman polish, and this smooth behavior. 

 That render man thus tractable and tame? 



— Addison, 



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PASE in your mien, and sweetness in your face. 



You speak a siren, and you move a grace; 

 Nor time shall urge these beauties to decay, 

 While virtue gives what years shall steal away. 



TN simple manners all the secret lies: /^F 



Be kind and virtuous, you'll be blest and wise. ^ ' 



-Tick.-U. 



softest manners, unaffected mind; 

 Lover of peace, and friend of human kind. 

 —Pope. 



MORAL, sensible, and well-bred man 

 Will not affront me, and no other can. 



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