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Melochia floribus umbdlatls axillaribus, capsulis 

 pyramldatis pentagonis : angnlis mucronatis, fo- 

 lds tomentosis. 



Those who describe new plants would do well, in 

 general, to keep in view the laws of Specific distinction 

 in their names likewise, though with less strictness ; 

 avoiding always what is trifling, incorrect, or erroneous; 

 and selecting what may best impress the imagination, 

 or assist the memory. No name whatever should be 

 considered as of any authority, unless printed by some 

 author who gives at the same time a specific charac- 

 ter ; though a judicious writer will always adopt what 

 has, by any means, been received by the public k, if 

 it be not materially objectionable. 



