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(!licl)OriuiU illtllbus. Natural Order: CotnpositcE — Aster Family. 



ERE IS an oriental herb in height from two to three feet, 

 iound naturalized in tields and byways. The flowers are 

 l^i lai ge and conspicuous, blooming in pairs in the axils of the 

 lea\es, and are a pale blue in color. The root is used in 

 kb Fi ance, and indeed in America, for the adulteration of cofiee, 

 ^^f- for which purpose it is roasted, ground, and flavored with 

 o/o burnt sugar. Its name is of Egyptian origin, being in Egypt called 

 ^ chikoitrych. It is known in England as Succory. The Endivia 



j^j^ variety, so 

 JvX used for salads 



called, is a native of the East Indies, and is sometimes 



^OR him light labor spread her wholesome store. 

 Just gave what lite requir'd, but gave no more; 



His best companions, 

 And his best riches, i 



inocence and health; 

 norance of wealth. 



PRUDENCE, thou virtue of the mind, by which 

 We do consult of all that's good or evil. 

 Conducting to felicity; direct 



My thoughts and actions by the rules of reason ; 

 Teach me contempt of all inferior vanities ; 

 Pride in a marble portal gilded o'er, 



Assvrian carpets, chairs of ivory, 

 The luxuries of a stupendous house, 

 Garments perfum'd, gems valued not for u 

 But needless ornament; a sumptuous table, 

 And all the baits of sense. — .' 



T OOK forward what 's to come, and back what 's past; 



Thy life will be with praise and prudence graced; 

 What loss or gain may follow, thou mayst guess; 

 Thou then wilt be secure of the success. —sir 7. Denka 



'HE wise with prudent thought provide 

 Against misfortune's coming tide, —p 



w. 



HEN any great designs thou dost intend, 

 Think on the means, the manner and the end. 

 -Sir y. Denham. 



