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rest of the nature of the European. This mixed breed 

 appears fitter than any of the parents to feed the silk 

 worms, bearing more succulent and tender leaves > and 

 less rough than either of the parents. 



These two observations you may announce to our so- 

 ciety : if they judge them worthy of notice, I will try to 

 expose them in more detail, and in a form more appro- 

 priate to appear in their Memoirs. In the mean time, 

 receive the assurance of the consideration and esteem 

 with which I am, 



, Most faithfully, Yours, 



j. correa de serra. 



Dr. James Mease. 



