PREFACE. XITI 
been made in the natural grasses, as 
well as in the other indigenous herbage. 
So anxious are Gentlemen to acquire 
a knowledge of the true grasses, that. 
they wait impatiently for the time 
when the subject of this most useful 
tribe is discussed by the . Professor* 
appointed by that spirited body of 
Noblemen and Gentlemen, the Dublin 
Society. 
The subject is handled in a manner 
which reflects equal honor on the 
Gentleman himself and on the Dublin 
Society; the talents and information 
which he displays, amply justify the 
choice which they have made. 
We may shortly expect to have 
some yaluable additions made to the 
knowledge of our indigenous plants; 
as the taste for Botany is becoming 
very general, and is pursued by some 
with ardour and with effect. 
Trinity 
* Walter Wade, Esq. M.D. M.L.S, &c. &c. 
