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Adams, J.F.A. 1887. Is botany a suitable study for young men? Science 9: 116-117.
The other reasons:
2. The study of botany promotes physical development.
3. The study of botany is of great practical utility.
4. The study of botany is a source of lifelong happiness.
"For these reasons it is obvious that the study of botany is peculiarly rich in those elements which conduce to a vigorous mind and body and a robust character."
I think it would be really funny to make a modern parody of this, in the guise of a study purporting to test Adams' hypothesis with actual data, and then submit it to Science. But I suppose I should be writing my dissertation instead.