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into our pages that which will not be of real use, and innocently inte- 

 resting, so as to promote floriculture. We never have, newspaper like, 

 imposed upon our readers a mass of useless matter on other subjects, 

 nor will we do so ; the utmost equivalent shall be given to our sub- 

 scribers in floral information. That we cannot extend our pages in 

 each Number, even for the same charge, is a source of regret ; but 

 the Engravings, &c, cost us more than the other portion of the Work, 

 and preclude its possibility ; but we intend in future to adopt all 

 available means for maintaining the interest of the Publication. As, 

 by the common course of nature, some of our friends pass away, we 

 solicit those remaining to favour us by a recommendation of our 

 Magazine to others, and we will use every endeavour to give proof 

 of our gratitude for such kindness. 



Downham, 

 December 23rd, 1844. 



