PREFACE 



The present work has been written with the intention of 

 illustrating the First Principles of Botany by means of 

 common Flowering Plants. No previous knowledge is 

 assumed, and the style is made as simple as possible, the 

 technical terms necessary being carefully explained as they 

 occur. The paramount importance of Practical Work is 

 insisted on throughout, and, wherever possible, easily 

 obtained objects are described instead of rare ones, so that 

 the student can readily verify most of the facts mentioned. 

 A short Practical Appendix is also added. 



Xo attempt has been made to " write up " (or " down ") 

 to any syllabus, but it is believed that the book will meet the 

 requirements of most Elementary Examinations in Botany. 

 A selection of South Kensington and London Questions 

 has been appended. 



My best thanks are due to Professor J. von Sachs for 

 permission to use several figures; and also to my friend 

 and former colleague, Mr. John Brill, M.A., who has given 

 me much kind help during the progress of the work. 



Any corrections or suggestions for improvement will be 

 gladly received. 



J. U. A. D. 



Aberystwyth, 



December, 1S89. 



