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fungus from the Coal Measures—A New. H. Herzer (Am. Geol. 
xi. 365, 366, PI. ix.). 
This is a poorly prepared description of a supposed fungus 
growth found under the bark of a Sigi//aria, from the Zoar Lime- 
stone, Tuscarawas county, Ohio. A wretched plate accompanies the 
article, which we are told represents the new genus and species, 
Incolaria securiformis. Mention is also made of another species 
which is to be described in a forthcoming paper. We trust that 
both.the plate and text of the latter will prove to be executed 
with reasonable care, as it is by reason of such as are now before 
us that doubt and discredit are thrown upon many valid and im- 
portant discoveries. A. H. 
Galinsoga parvifiora—Zur Geschichte der Einwanderung von. Fr. 
Buchenau (Abhand. Nat. Ver. Bremen, xii. 551). 
Generic Nomenclature. 4H. Baillon (Erythea, i. 116). 
Grape—The Frost or River Bank. \.H. Bailey (Am. Gard. xiv. 
321). With illustration of Vitis riparia and notes on the types 
of several other species. 
Influence of Anesthetics on Plant Tr vanspiration. Albert Schneider 
(Bot. Gaz. xviii. 56-69; one plate). 
/s Polyporus carnivorous? ©. ¥. Cook (Bot. Gaz. xviii. 76-78). 
Mr. Cook expresses hesitation in accepting Prof. Conway 
MacMillan’s conclusion that Polyporus digests animal matter. 
Kakteen der Grand Mesa in West Colorado—Die. C. A. Purpus 
(Monats. Kakteenk. iii. 49). 
Kansas Trees—A Preliminary Report upon the Variety and Distribu- 
tion of. S.C. Mason (Pamph. pp. 16; reprinted from the 8th 
Bien. Rep. Kansas State Board Agric. 259-274, 1891-92). 
An account of the geographical and altitudinal distribution. of 
Kansas trees, with notes on the species. 
Leaf Variation—TIts Extent and Significance. Mrs. W. A, Keller- 
man (Journ. Cinn. Soc. Nat. Hist. xvi. 49, with one plate). 
Lichens of Ohio. ¥.. E. Bogue (Journ. Cinn. Soc. Nat. Hist. xvi. 
37). 
One hundred and sixty-six species are listed. 
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