xii PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. 
not mean the smattering of a few saya a Bag a with an 
available ideas—which, in too many instances, passe - 
ing name of “ Boran ¥”: but I do o mean, » that ‘thorough oe of 
nature ie relations of Plants 
can perceive 
ood reason why it is not equally incumbent on a practical farmer 
. ‘ understand the true character of those plants, which it is his especi 
/ interest either to cultivate or - extir 
If American you o are being educated with a view to 
req make 
cally acquainted with that portion of the vegetable kingdom 
which rien ira deman . their attention, on the farm,—the Profession 
new ~ engaging aspect. The labors of the field 
would be blended witl with t the contemplation of facts and phenomena of the 
are interest to inquiring minds,—and Agriculture—instead of being 
a t Essay ~— any morons tend to promote t are 
ous the Deter a ill derive a sincere gratificati a en 
boage that the the time A attention devoted to its acts have 
not been n wholly misapplied. 
West Cuzsrer, Penna, 
June, 1847. 
See ee ere rere an Fe ee Sh coe Ne eno eee SS eee eI ts a A 
ste cee Tere eto Wi vaees Bete ees Sart ape 
