In sympathy, then, I give thee a hand 
And greet thee as thus we go, 
And pledge a renewal in that bright land 
Where pleasures perennial grow. 
— Anonymous. 
Ageratum. 
The Ageratum belongs to the Aster-family, and scarcely any flower 
is more in use among florists for grouping 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 an¬ 
tagonistic to each other, by its unobtrusive presence.—The Ageratum pro¬ 
duces also a very fine effect when grown in masses in the garden. 
Politeness. 
“Of softest manners, unaffected mind; 
Lover of peace, and friend of human kind.” 
— Pope. 
E OLITENESS has been well defined as benevolence in small things.— 
It is the slow fruit of advanced reflection; it is a sort of humanity 
and kindliness applied to small acts and every-day intercourse; it bids 
man soften towards others, and forget himself for the sa'ke of others; it 
constrains genuine nature, which is selfish and gross. 
It’s the jtower of humanity .— 
“Ease 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. 
