DEDICATION 



I am happy in dedicating this work of love to 

 her who inspired me with my first interest in 

 God's natural world, who planned my first fear- 

 some excursions out into the unknown for speci- 

 mens, who rejoiced in my boyish triumphs and 

 who still continues the inspiration of my riper 

 years my Mother. 





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