ADVERTISEMENT. 



As this first portion of tlie " Flora op Herefordshire " supplies 

 a condensed view of tlie results hitherto attained, it has been 

 thought better to issue it at once, rather than to delay its apjjearance 

 until the remaining portion of the work shall have been printed. The 

 latter Avill consist of a more detailed mention of the different plants, 

 specifying their localities when desirable, and giving any further 

 information that may seem needful. In that portion of the work I 

 hope to mention by name the many kind and able correspondents 

 who have aided me with their observations. At present I must 

 content myself with a brief and general expression of thanks for 

 their invaluable assistance. I hope this first instalment of the work 

 will prove to them that their labours have not been vainly bestowed, 

 and that it will stimulate them to further exertions in the same field. 

 I shall be glad to hear of any additions they may make to the 

 different district lists, and to be informed of any inaccuracies they 

 may detect. It is very desirable to confirm the accuracy of any new 

 locality, by sending a specimen of the plant whenever practicable. 



W. H. PURCHAS. 



Oloucester, April, 1867. 



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