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Ageratum. 
Ageratum flexicanum. Naturar Orver: Composite—Aster Family. 
s CARCELY any flower is more in use among florists for group- 
ing in bouquets than the Ageratum; its small, fringe-like heads 
filling in so softly around the more unyielding blossoms; toning 
down all harsh outlines, and harmonizing tints too antagonistic 
Sjto each other, by its unobtrusive presence. There are only 
two varieties in color: one a most delicate blue, the other white; 
and two in height, a dwarf and a tall kind. It produces a fine effect. 
4 when grown in masses in the garden, or is well adapted for pot 
culture, the dwarf having the preference, the blossoms being about 
\s7 the same size. It is a native of Mexico and the West Indies. 
Politeness, 
ER 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. 
—Crabbe. 
HE nymph did like the scene appear, HAT are these wondrous civilizing arts, 
Serenely pleasant, comely fair; This Roman polish, and this smooth behavior, 
Soft fell her words as blew the air. That render man thus tractable and tame? 
—Prior. —Addison. 
ASE 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. 
7 —Tickell, 
N simple manners all the secret lies: F softest manners, unaffected mind; 
Be kind and virtuous, you'll be, blest and wise. Lover of peace, and friend of human kind. 
—Young. —Pope. 
MORAL, sensible, and well-bred man 
Will not affront me, and no other can. ui 
—Cowper. 
