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nature. The white poplar increases rapidly by 
layers and also by suckers, which are plentifully 
thrown out by plants a few years old. The willows 
are propagated by cuttings ; and this plant not only 
will make very large trees, but if used as osiers and 
so cut every year, are as good a kind as any the 
basket-makers employ. <A moist soil, but not too 
wet, is the most proper for both; but they do not 
like a gravel under any circumstances.—I cannot 
help returning again to the subject of Miss Johnes. 
I hope she will be prevailed on to come to London, 
and so_be within your reach ; for I dread physical 
ignorance, but much more physical knavery. The 
first is almost a constant resident in the country, 
and the latter in London. But in London you 
could attend her at any time within a few hours 
notice. If she travels, you might be during the 
whole journey at her elbow; and for her benefit the 
enthusiasts in natural history would give up the 
information to be derived from your intended re- 
view of the treasures at Oxford. Indeed I am in- 
clined to believe you have already been too diligent 
to leave behind much to glean. 
Menthe and Bromi will now be traced through all 
their dark recesses. 
From your faithful Friend, 
JAMES CROWE. 
The Rev. Dr. Goodenough to J. E. Smith. 
Dear Sir, : Windsor, Nov. 18, 1799. 
Your packet came here just as I was setting off 
