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drons capable of withstanding the vagaries of the 

 New England climate and in no respect inferior to 

 the present race of hybrids whose only fault here is 

 its uncertain hardiness. I have no doubt but that 

 sooner or later some one, amateur or professional, 

 will take up the task and succeed and the monument 

 erected will be more enduring than any of bronze or 

 stone for it will have its foundation in the hearts of 

 all who love their country and their home. 



