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PREFACE. 



remains to be done, the value of that which has been accom- 

 plished, in a period of little more than two years, must be 

 evident to every one who visits the Garden. As far as the 

 general arrangement and formation are concerned, the works 

 may be said to be nearly finished. Additional walls, how- 

 ever, lodges of entrance, and ranges of houses for the recep- 

 tion of plants, yet remain to be built. For these further 

 expenses, it is hoped, that sufficient funds may be provided. 



Regent Street, 

 December, 1824. 



