in the open Air. By Abraham Hawkins, Esq. 391 



from the stem, and gradually diminishing to about a foot or 

 nine inches in length at the top. The stalk, where the side 

 branches commence, is twenty inches round, or near seven 

 inches in diameter, gradually tapering to the apex. The 

 bunches of flowers (or at least those next the bottom) are 

 from a foot to fourteen inches in breadth. 



It is with pleasure I add, that Mr. Yates has at present 

 two fine young Aloes in his lawn, about ten perches from the 

 sea-cliff, which are likely to be larger than the one above 

 mentioned. 



I am, dear Sir, 



Your obedient Servant, 



Abraham Hawkins. 



Ahton, near Kingsbridge, 

 $\st January, 1821. 



