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culture,'' and other kind friends. I have raised the price 

 of the present edition, as the matter has increased so much 

 since tlie year 1852, when the first edition was issued ; 

 and I hope that the additions and improvements that 

 have been made from time to time will meet with the 

 approbation of my readers. I have stated before that I 

 do not aim to instruct the Botanist, but to assist the 

 Amateur, by plain and practical instructions, so that in 

 reward for time and pains bestowed on the cultivation 

 of this charming class of plants, fine specimens and 

 beautiful flowers can be obtained. 



B. S. WILLIAMS. 



Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, 



Upper Hollowat, Lokdon, N., April, 1877. 



