. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. -^. Slgtratum Ukititonum. Natural Order: Compositce—Aster Family. s 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 eac
. The floral kingdom : its history, sentiment and poetry : A dictionary of more than three hundred plants, with the genera and families to which they belong, and the language of each illustrated with appropriate gems to poetry . Flower language; Flowers in literature. -^. Slgtratum Ukititonum. Natural Order: Compositce—Aster Family. s 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 "" 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 TIER air, her manners, all who saw admired; 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. 'T'HE nymph did like the scene appear, Serenely pleasant, comely fair; Soft fell her words as blew the air. —Prior. —Crahbe. "lirHAT are these wondrous civilizing arts, This Roman polish, and this smooth behavior. That render man thus tractable and tame? —Addison* 'PASE 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. TN simple manners all the secret lies: Be kind and virtuous, you'll be,blest and wise. —Tottng. /^F 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. <^ -^^m. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page i
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