Aealea, 
Azalea Indica. Narurar Orver: Lricacee— Heath Family. 
: OST of the few native shrubs of this family are inhabitants 
% of the Southern States, but the plants chiefly in cultivation 
Ker are of Asiatic origin, and are almost innumerable in 
f their varieties. In color of blossom they run through every 
to prevent a straggling growth, which can be done with proper 
pruning. They can be grown from seeds or from slips; the latter, 
however, produce flowers much sooner than seedlings. Blooming 
early in spring, they are a great acquisition for Easter decorations, 
a fine plant frequently being covered from base to apex with its 
elegant flowers. 
Gempoerance, 
it lnneoviceeiansa in every place —abroad, at home, 
Thence will applause, and hence will profit come; 
And health from either he in time prepares 
For sickness, age, and their attendant cares. 
7 —Crabbe. 
E who the rules of temperance neglects, 
From a good cause may produce vile effects. 
2 —Tuke. 
| Paco the bowl! though rich and bright UT down the cup! It is brimmed with blood, 
Its rubies flash upon the sight, Crushed, throbbing, from hearts like mine! 
An adder coils its depths beneath, For hope, for peace, and for love’s dear sake, 
Whose lure is woe whose sting is death. Oh! pledge me not with wine! 
— Street. —Foxte E. Hunt. 
ince to thy rules, O temperance! that we owe 
All pleasures which from health and strength can flow; 
Vigor of body, purity of mind, 
Unclouded reason, sentiments refined, 
Unmixed, untainted joys, without remorse — 
Th’ intemperate sinner’s never-failing curse. 
—Mary Chandler, 
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