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THE FLORIST. 
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INTRODUCTION. 
On the appearance of the first Number of this little work, it 
may naturally be expected that the proprietors should state 
their object in bringing it before the public. 
In the first place, they hope to make it a medium of com¬ 
munication between the lovers of fioriculture; and for this 
purpose, they invite a liberal correspondence in its pages, 
requesting that the character of the communications may be 
such a§ becomes so agreeable and sensible a pursuit. 
2dly,—They wish to make it a book of reference. They 
desire that the amateur may find in its pages and illustrations 
correct descriptions of the novelties each season produces; with 
such remarks as shall assist him in purchasing any additions 
that he may desire. 
3dly,—They propose, by a series of woodcuts, to exhibit 
the improvements effected by skill and cultivation in many 
florists* flowers: thi^ will be shewn by representations of their 
original as contrasted with their present character. 
4tb.ly,—To call attention to plants which, from want of 
novelty, have been neglected, to the disadvantage of our 
gardens, and to advocate their restoration to our flower- 
borders. 
Lastly,—To give occasional articles upon all subjects con¬ 
nected with floriculture, descriptions and plans of the best 
buildings and protecting contrivances, modes of heating, every 
thing, in short, that has a bearing upon the pursuit in ques- 
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