PEEFACE. 
To the friends and patrons, then, of " The Gardexees' Magazine of Botany," 
we present the humble tribute of our grateful thanks ; and in an especial manner 
we would offer our acknowledgm^ents to those who have kindly permitted us to 
make di-awings of their new or otherwise interesting plants for publication ; whilst 
to all who take an interest in the advancement of the art of Gardening, we fi-eely 
offer the hand of fellowship, and the oHve-branch of peace. 
One word more. Those who wish to serve us cannot do so more effectually than 
in making the Magazine known among their friends, impressing upon them, at the 
same time, that it is not a book for the learned alone, but calculated to instruct 
learners as well as adepts in the art and science of Horticulture. 
London, June, 1850. 
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