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feel for the memory of the beloved parent whose character 

 they have attempted to portray. 



Under such circumstances, it is hoped this unpretending 

 memoir will be received with indulgence. 



Mr. Knight's family cannot omit this opportunity of 

 acknowledging with thankfulness how much they owe to 

 GEORGE BENTHAM, Esq., for the kindness which has led him to 

 render them many and important services in the publication 

 of this work : and to Dr. LINDLEY they are also indebted for 

 assistance in the selection of the papers that have been 

 deemed most desirable for the present volume. Their thanks 

 are also due to the Councils of the Royal and Horticultural 

 Societies for the loan of the copper-plates illustrating the 

 papers here reprinted, and to several friends of Mr. Knight 

 for communications on various subjects. 



March, 1840. ; 



