I noticed that quote too and assumed that the family tree was made before the birth of Merry's children. Then I realised they had ALL of Sam's. Still, it was hardly in the habits of Hobbits to remain childless so there you go. Maybe he couldn't remember all their names?
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“Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you."
the Forbidden Link
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