| (p. 733) "This beautiful species is a striking ornament to the plains in the neighbourhood of Carlton-House, forming large patches, which are conspicuous from a distance. The specific name is a small tribute to the memory of my lamented friend and companion, whose genius, had his life been spared, would hare raised him to a conspicuous station in his profession, and rendered him an ornament to any science to which he might have chosen to direct his attention." |
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