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M. May we never be left to doubt, because 

 we cannot understand the mysterious doctrines 

 of the Bible 



H. The Ice Plant, I think a curious and 

 splendid plant, on account of the ice-like crys- 

 tals which adorn and cover the succulent leaves 

 and stems. 



M. I hope you have one of these, and the 

 Sensitive Plant in pots, as the first frost will 

 destroy all in the ground. 



//. I have not only these, but other tender 

 annuals potted The Yel- 

 low Escholtzia ( Escholtzia cal- 

 ifornica,) is a beautiful plant, 

 and was first grown in England 

 in 1826, from seeds transmitted 

 from California. Each plant 

 forms a wide patch of decum- 

 bent stems, covered with a fine, 

 healthy, glaucous foliage, upon which repose 



