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folk-lore, I am indebted to * Flowers and Flower 

 Lore,' by the Rev. H. Friend. In each case observ^a- 

 tions or notes extending over many years have been 

 added where they applied. 



It is hoped that the notes upon the illustrations 

 appended to each description may be of help in 

 stud}'ing the characteristics of each t\'pe ; but I 

 would advise the beginner or student to obtain fresh 

 material himself, or herself, in the field, and to study 

 the plant in its surroundings, noting the influence 

 of soil or other factors, and of associated types, in 

 addition to dissecting and studying it at home. 



The MSS. and proof-sheets have been ver)' kindly 

 read for me by Miss C. E. C. Measham, Science 

 Mistress, Wvesreston School, Leicester, who has also 

 suggested helpful improvements. 



For the illustrations I am indebted to Messrs. 

 C. A. Allen, H. A. Cox, J. H. Crabtree, F.R.P.S., 

 the late G. B. Dixon, F.E.S., Messrs. Flatters and 

 Garnett (who in particular have endeavoured to 

 supply the exact material needed), the Rev. C. A. 

 Hall, and Messrs. B. Hanley and W. E. Mayes, to 

 the last of whom I am under especial obligation. 



A glossar}- and other useful features will be found 

 in Vol. Ill, to be published shortly. 



A. R. HORWOOD. 

 Leicester Museum ; 

 Jum\ 1 91 4. 



