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©rEtigc* 



(flitrUS auvantium. Natckal Order: Aiiranticca:—Ora)igc Family. 



HIS tree is of the same famih- as the citron, the lime, and 

 the lemon. It is an evergreen of middle size, and when 

 covered with its bright, golden fruit, is one of the most 

 attractive sights in nature. The pulp of the Orange is 

 divided into sections of as great regularity as is that of the 

 lemon, the outer covering of each being dry and of con- 

 siderable strength, while w'ithin are little sacs of irregular length 

 hlled with a cooling, delightful and refreshing juice, that renders it 

 jiopular with all. The flowers are of a creamy white. It is a 

 n itive of tropical climates, yet can be grown in a good greenhouse 

 w ith ease, requiring little attention. In the West Indies, where it is 

 ! itiv^e, as well as in Florida, Louisiana and California, it is cultivated 

 m orchards for exportation, and yields fruit plentifully. Seedling trees 

 lequire budding or grafting to make them bear in the greenhouse. 



as 



lil,. 



■pENEATH the cares of earth she does not bow, 

 •'-^ Though she hath ofttimes drained its bitter cup! 

 But ever wanders on with heavenward brow, 

 And eyes whose lovely orbs are lifted up! 



— Amelia B. Welby. 



QO dear to heaven is saintly chastity, 

 ^ That when a soul is foutid sincerely so, 

 A thousand liveried angels lackey her, 

 Driving far off each thing of sin and guilt. 



—Milton. 

 pHA.STE as the icicle 

 '-' That -s curded by the frost 

 And hangs on Dian's temple. 



OWEET beauty sleeps upon thy brow, 



^ And floats before my eyes; 



As meek and pure as doves art thou. 



Or being of the skies. 



— Robert Morris. 



-Shakespea 



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The basest weed outbraves his dignity; 

 For sweetest things turn sourest by their deeds; 

 Lilies that fester, smell far worse than weeds. 



—Shnl-espeare. 



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