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Conkie at Dec 07, 2020 10:47 PM

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of benediction from the whole length and breadth of
the land whose flora is a common study and a common
delight, was as unexpected as it is touching,
and memorable. Equally so is the exquisite vase
which accompanied the messages of congratulation,
and is to commemorate them, and upon which not a
few of the flowers associated with my name or with
my special studies are so deftly wrought by art, that
of them one may almost say, "The art itself is
Nature."

The gift is gratefully received, and it will preserve
the memory to those who come after us of a day
made by you, dear brethren and sisters, a very
happy one to

Yours affectionately,

Asa Gray

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of benediction from the whole length and breadth of
the land whose flora is a common study and a common
delight, was as unexpected as it is touching
and memorable. Equally so is the exquisite vase
which accompanied the messages of congratulation,
and is to commemorate them, and upon which not a
few of the flowers associated with my name or with
my special studies are so deftly wrought by art, that
of them one may say, "The art itself is
Nature."

The gift is gratefully received, and it will preserve
the memory to those who come after us of a day
made by you, dear brethren and sisters, a very
happy one to

Yours affectionately,
Asa Gray