TO HIS MAJESTY 
LEOPOLD, 
KING OF THE BELGIANS. 
Sir, 
My recollection of many interesting conversations 
with your Majesty on botanical and horticultural topics 
assures me, that the subject of this work, however inadequately 
treated, will not fail to he interesting to your Majesty, not- 
withstanding the important occupations of your present ex- 
alted station. I am induced by a sense of the unvarying 
kindness shewn to me by your Majesty, while resident in this 
country, to inscribe this volume, with your gracious per- 
mission, to your Majesty, and to subscribe myself respectfully, 
with every wish for the prosperity of your Majesty and your 
kingdom, 
Your Majesty’s 
Most grateful 
And obedient humble Servant, 
Spojforth, 
December 26, 1836. 
WILLIAM HERBERT. 
