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dium of the pollen. Many other instances of a 
similar nature might be brought forward, if neces- 
sary, to prove the same thing ; but what we have 
already said, is enough to excite the attention of 
those who think the study of Nature worth their 
contemplation, and all we could add to the subject, 
would be of little avail to those who have no relish 
for such pursuits. 
Dispersion of Seeds , and Preservation of Plants. 
There cannot be more manifest proofs of an all-di- 
recting power in the different departments of nature, 
than this; where such evident marks of contrivance 
are seen for the preservation of the embryo vegetable. 
It was clearly the intention of the Deity, that every 
part of the earth should be covered with plants; and 
to effect this purpose, he has adapted different spe- 
cies to different climates. Some will grow on the 
alpine heights and bear all the rigours of an inhos- 
pitable climate, while others flourish under the in- 
fluence of a burning sun. But it was not sufficient 
that the same plants should for ever be confined to 
their own district. If this had always been the case, 
many species might in time have become extinct ; 
they might have so choked each other as to prevent, 
either their own growth, or the propagation of their 
seeds. To prevent this, the Author of Nature has 
contrived to disseminate the seeds in a very won- 
derful manner : for this purpose, we find many en- 
dowed with what are not improperly called wings. 
