CHAPTERS ON FOSSIL BOTANY. 
CHAPTER I. 
PRELIMINARY BOTANY. 
Connexion of the Sciences. Structure of Plants. Divisions 
founded on Structure. Endogens and Exogens. Classification. 
Natural Croupes. Examples. Constancy of Species. Applica¬ 
tion to Geology. Theological References. Botanical Geography. 
Floral Provinces. Effects of Climate. 
“ While Idleness weaves 
Her flow’rets together, if wisdom can see 
One bright drop or two, that has fallen on the leaves 
From her fountain divine, Tis sufficient for me.’' 
Before commencing our researches into 
the archives of the past, it is requisite that 
we should furnish ourselves with some 
knowledge of the character in which its 
writings are recorded. There were no let- 
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