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Continual peace is with the humble, but in the heart of the proud, 
are frequent envy and indignation ." 
(tropaeolum majus.) 
The Tropceola Majora , or Nasturtiums, are 
among the very cleanest and prettiest and best 
Climbers. They bear hot and dry weather very well, 
and are not much troubled by any insect, for the 
stems and leaves contain a pungent juice insects do not like. There are 
several varieties, differing as well in the color of the foliage as in the 
flowers. The leaves of some are very light transparent green, while in 
others they are very dark, almost purplish. The flowers are of almost all 
shades of yellow, scarlet, striped and spotted. The climbing Tropceolum 
is an excellent plant for baskets, vases, etc. 
Patriotism. 
11 rri" GREAT deal of what passes by the name of Patriotism in these days,” 
says a very truthful writer, “consists of the merest bigotry and nar- 
now-mindedness; exhibiting itself in national prejudice, national conceit, 
and national hatred. It does not show itself in deeds, but in boastings— 
in howlings, gesticulations, and shrieking helplessly for help—in flying 
flags and singing songsr—and in perpetual grinding at the hurdy-gurdy of 
long-dead grievances and long-remedied wrongs. To be infested by such 
a patriotism as this, is perhaps among the greatest curses that can befall 
any country.” 
But as there is an ignoble, so is there a noble, Patriotism—the 
patriotism that invigorates and elevates a country by noble work —that 
