" In minimis Natura prsestat." — Pliny. 



<e Natura maxime miranda in minimis." — Linn^us. 



" A Lichen is as perfectly fitted to the condition it is intended to fulfil, 

 and its organs as completely adapted to that purpose, as the stately palm or 

 magnificent forest-tree." — Ba.skerville. 



" The man 



Whom Nature's works can charm, with God himself 

 Holds converse." — Thornton. 



