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@anarvy Grass, 
Phalavis Ganariensis. Narurar Orver: Gramineae —Grass Family. 
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) .c ERIVING its name from the Greek word phalaris, meaning 
“= white or brilliant, as the seeds are shining and smooth, the 
ps Canary Grass is a native of the Canary Islands, -and its 
¥ hy seeds form the chief food of the delightful little Canary bird, 
Z>as well as some other small wild birds. It is sometimes found 
sparingly naturalized in the fields in America. There is a native plant 
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;* known technically as the Phalaris arundinacea, or Reed Canary Grass, 
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SIE and familiarly as Ribbon Grass. 
Perseverance. 
TTEMPT the end, and never stand to doubt; 
Nothing ’s so hard, but search will find it out. 
—FTerrich. 
EW things are possible to listless indolence; Impenetrable to superficial gaze, 
But unto him whose soul is in his task, Encounters every obstacle and still 
(Who scorns ’mid ease or sloth to bask Bears off from each the palm; then, human soul, 
Till it ’s accomplished), there is no chance, If for some noble object thou dost strive 
No prison which long in durance And wouldst triumphant reach the final goal, 
Can keep success; the unconquerable will Swerve not aside ere yet thou dost arrive; _ [trol. 
Bends all before it; pierces through each maze Be patient, faithful, firm, and even fate shall not con- 
--Fames Walker, 
EVOLT is recreant when pursuit is brave, 
: Never to faint doth purchase what we crave. 
— Machen, 
OW noble is a good resolve, A latent bliss befriending it;— 
There’s heavenly hope attending it, If strong the strife and great the pain, 
And fair and pleasant thoughts involve Greater ’s the triumph—try again. 
—Fohn Swain, 
ERSEVERANCE is a Roman virtue, 
That wins each godlike act, and plucks success 
E’en from the spear-proof crest of rugged danger. 
—Harvard. 
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