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ture in this country, though it becomes us to speak 

 of it with modesty, yet we cannot but regard with 

 satisfaction, connecting us with eminent individuals 

 abroad and encouraging exertions at home ; produc- 

 ing in both relations an interchange of knowledge 

 and friendship. 



We may therefore look upon our work with deUght 

 and pleasure — feeling sure that the humblest effort 

 is not lost, but like the seed, though small and for a 

 time hidden, may silently take root and grow to the 

 exhibition of beautiful flowers and delicious fruits. 



By the exertions of the Horticulturist, the rich 

 productions of the more favored cHmates are leaving 

 their natural boundaries, and the world seems no lon- 

 ger marked by zones, but wherever man is, with sci- 

 ence, civilization and truth, thither all things beautiful 

 and true follow. 



