10 INTRODUCTION. 



from the bulb is pleasing and instructive, and csn- 

 not fail to direct the thinking mind to the Author of 

 all, who, in so many diverse and yet ever-beaudful 

 and wondrous ways, has caused the earth to bring 

 forth abundantly all that can minister to the wants or 

 the gratification of man. 



GLEN RIDGE, August, 18(56. 



