by actual and authentic specimens so prepared as to show transverse, radial and 
tangential views of the grain (see figures a, }andc). The specimens are so thin 
as to allow the transmission of light, and thus the characteristic structure of each 
is beautifully shown. Accompanying text gives full information as to the dotan- 
ical characters, habitat, physical and medicinal properties, uses, etc. The speci- 
mens and text are gathered together into neat cases resembling handsomely 
bound octavo volumes, each one representing twenty-five species, having at least 
seventy-five specimens, and selling at $5 00, expressage paid. 
PREPARATIONS OF WOODS FOR STEREOPTICON AND MICRO- 
SCOPE.—These are perfect in every way, elegantly prepared and accurately 
labeled. 
WOODEN CROSS-SECTION CARDS.—The toughness and ivory-like 
smoothness of these cards, especially when we consider that they are sections of 
wood cut across the grain, are a surprise to everyone. Being perfectly adapted to 
printing, India ink work, painting, etc., they are very choice and valuable for 
advertising cards, invitations, calling cards, dinner cards, etc. Circulars and 
sample cards sent upon application. Address 
R. B. HOUGH, 
Lowville, N.Y. 
COMPLETE VOLUMES AND ODD NUMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING 
PERIODICALS FOR EXCHANGE OR FOR SALE. 
*London Garden, *Gardeners’ Chronicle, 
*Gardeners’ Magazine, American Florist, 
*American Agriculturist, *American Garden, 
Gardeners’ Monthly (also full set 27 vols. ),*Horticulturist, 
*Florist and Fruitist, bound and unb’d, *Florist and Pomologist, bound, 
Garden and Forest, Bulletin of Torrey Botanical Club, 
West: American Scientist, Botanical Gazette. 
I desire numbers and volumes of those marked thus :k, also Hovey’s Magazine of Hor- 
_ ticulture and Curt.s’ Botanical Magazine. 
E. S. MILLER, Floral Park, L. I. 
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OFFERED FOR SALE. 
A collection of New York State plants, chiefly from counties of Steuben, 
Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Oswego and Suffolk. About 700 species correctly 
named, with perhaps 100 unnamed. Some genera are richly represented. There 
are duplicates of a large portion of the species, in some cases showing varying 
types. In all possibly 1,500 or 2,000 specimens, mounted on about standard size 
sheets, paper mostly of fair quality, and:-specimens generally in good condition 
and form. The whole in heavy order folders, arranged in sixteen suitable port- 
folios 12x17 inches, and disposed in two cases 20x82x15 inches. : 
The herbarium and accompanying records and field notes is Offered because 
pressure of other duties prevents continuing active interest in botany. Twenty- 
five dollars is asked for the lot. Correspondence will receive attention. 
FREDERICK W. PALMER, Farmer Village, Seneca Co., N. Y- 
