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82 The Floral King.
ascertained was three weeks before his famous
“ Systeme Nature” was published, but which else
has been considered the “‘ open sesame,” that gained
access to the famous Hollander. Boerhaave sent
his own carriage to Linnzeus’ distant lodging, and
by letter invited him to the country seat of
Boerhaave, where the latter with impatience was
waiting for the arrival of Linnzus. On arriving
there Linnzeus was exceedingly well received by the
host, who introduced him to many of his learned
friends, who were there to meet him. Boerhaave
possessed a great and rare collection in Natural
History, and his garden boasted the choicest and
most curious exotic plants. On shewing these, he
found great pleasure in putting the learning of the
Swedish doctor to the test, and the day passed in
agreeable conversation, erudite researches, and even
contentions, which only Served all the more to
cement the friendship between them. Boerhaave
became so interested in his young guest that he was
loath to let him depart, and made him the most
advantageous offers if he would remain in Leyden.
But Linnezus had decided to go to Amsterdam, and
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