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abounds. The only soil which we have unsuitable to the 
growth of our favourite plants is the stiff unyielding clay, 
and even there may be sometimes found the Northern 
Hard Pern. In the hope that our residents and visitors 
may have some additional incentive to study nature’s works, 
and to look upwards to Him who is the Great and Skilful 
Artist of all, this Second Edition is sent forth. 
