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from that distinguished Botanist ; who ever since his 

 arrival in England has afforded to me his advice and assist- 

 ance in my researches connected with Natural History, and 

 on many other important occasions." 



[The Extracts which follow are limited to Mr. Brown's 

 direct contributions, but his invaluable suggestions enrich 

 almost every page of the work. — Edit.] 



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