7] 
Gums.—Their general use and value are well 
known; they always form an article of com- 
merce, and are used for an infinite number 
of purposes. 
Seeds of every sort, and any remarks relative 
to the plant, will be interesting. They must 
be gathered and kept dry. 
Plants, leaves, or flowers, may be preserved 
between the leaves of a book, forming a hor- 
tus siccus: these are collected and preserved 
with very little trouble, and may be consi- 
dered in two points of view:—First, as an 
agreeable amusement; and next, as giving 
that information which may become highly 
beneficial to society. 
