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^Igcratum illcTlCCtnuill. Natural Order: Cojnpositcc — Aster Family. 
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^3 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 
to each other, by its unobtrusive presence. There are only 
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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 
when grown in masses in the garden, or is well adapted for pot 
culture, the dwarf having the preference, the blossoms being about 
the same size. It is a native of Mexico and the West Indies. 
JnYtltntz*. 
ITER air, her manners, all who saw admired; 
11 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. 
'T'HE nymph did like the scene appear, 
A Serenely pleasant, comely fair; 
Soft fell her words as blew the air. 
— Prior. 
^ITTIAT are these wondrous civilizing arts, 
This Roman polish, and this smooth behavior, 
That render man thus tractable and tame? 
— Addison. 
OASE 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. 
— Tickell. 
N simple manners all the secret lies: 
Be kind and virtuous, you’ll be blest and wise. 
— Young. 
AF softest manners, unaffected mind; 
^ Lover of peace, and friend of human kind. 
— Pope. 
A 
MORAL, sensible, and well-bred man 
Will not affront me, and no other can. 
— Cowper. 
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