268 PLANTS OF MASSACHUSETTS. 



Their multitude of seeds doubtless yields food to many insects and 

 smaller animals. In other respects, too, they, as well as other 

 plants of little apparent value, must be exerting a favorable influ- 

 ence in the great economical purposes of the Creator. 



In conclusion, it cannot be expected that all the plants, indi- 

 genous or cultivated, have been mentioned. Enough have passed 

 under review to convince us of the vegetable riches of this Com- 

 monwealth, and to lead to gratitude for the munificent bounty of 



their great Author, 



CHESTER DEWEY, 



