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Sunowdray Tree, 
Hhalesia diptera. NaTuRAL OrpveER: Styracacee— Storax Family. 
ALESIA is a name given in honor of the Rev. Dr. Stephen 
‘, Hales, an English philosopher and naturalist (1677-1761), to a 
Alp , that border on the banks of some stream or river. They are 
Ze found more especially in the Southern States lying adjacent 
: to the Atlantic. The usual height of these trees is from fifteen 
to twenty feet, though they dre occasionally found considerably taller. 
In the South they bloom from March to May. The flowers, which 
are white and bell-shaped, make their appearance before the large and 
ample foliage. It is from a tropical tree of this order that the Storax 
and Benzoin or Gum Benjamin is obtained. This resinous sap is made 
to flow by perforating the bark of the stems and branches. It is very 
fragrant, and is much used in the manufacture of various perfumes. In 
medicine it is regarded as a stimulant and expectorant. 
ke hitaration, 
HAT then remains but well our power to use, 
And keep good humor still, whate’er we lose? 
And trust me, dear, good humor can prevail, 
When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail; 
Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; 
Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. 
—Pope. 
EE how the day beameth brightly before us! Lift up thy eyes, that are looking in sadness; 
Blue is the firmament, green is the earth; Gaze! and, if beauty can rapture thy soul, 
Grief hath no voice in the universe chorus; Virtue herself shall allure thee to gladness — 
Nature is ringing with music and mirth. Gladness! philosophy’s guardian and goal. 
—From the German, 
lies laugh today, today is brief, 
I would not wait for anything; 
I'd use today that cannot last, 
Be glad today and sing. 
—Christina G. Rossetti. 
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