CoTRY
351
To
48083
Charles Ford Erg FL S. Superintendent, Botanical & Apportation Department
of Hongkong.
Dear Mr Forde,
pcasus
of
It is both a duly & as
to offer you
the dedication
arolume of the Botanical Magar
I work which contains figures of 20 many
inte-ating
and beautiful Chi
plants, introduced by you into the
Royal Garder. at Thew.
Let
me at the Ean. Lime offer you
my hearty Congratulations
Sulli
on the
Succes. of your official Calours as
Botanist). Forester, which have
Contributed 20 largely to the resources, then health, & the Ceauty of your
Dome.
Believe me
Island
umps, Sunningdale-
Dear Mr. Food
Ce 1st, 1894.
Ghost truly yours
(5'α) g. D. Hooker.