On the Treatment of the Banyan Tree. 375 



attained the size of a quill the first year. My Banyan tree 

 has now thirteen stems, and is the only one I have seen in 

 this country exhibiting its native character. I have sent you 

 this statement, thinking it may be acceptable to some Mem- 

 bers of the Society. 



I am, dear Sir, 



your's faithfully, 



Peter Rainier. 



Southampton, 

 ]9th January ; 1824. 



