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228 Dr. Smith on a remarkable Variety of Pedicularis Sylvatic a.
Chelone barbata on the very same branch with the proper ringent ones. Such accidents are frequent in various species of Antirrhinum and Bignonia. They should be kept in mind by all students of systematical arrangement, as a warning not to expect that our artificial rules can keep pace with the intricacies of nature.
I remain, &c.
J. E. Smith.

Norwich, February 4, 1809.