iv EPISTLE DEDICATORY. 
whose scientific researches have justly 
obtained for her the character of the 
first female Botanist in the wide circle 
of the British Dominions, a character still 
farther embellifhed by the display of every 
domestic and relative Virtue, this Vo- 
lume, chiefly designed for the amusement 
and instruction of that sex, which boasts 
YOUR MAJESTY as it’s most 
distinguished Ornament, is humbly dedi- 
cated by 
Madam, Your MAJESTY’S 
Most devoted,. 
Most dutiful 
And obedient Servant, 
Bedford, Nov. 2oth» 179S . 
