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combine the artificial and natural methods of classification. The 

 analysis of the Linnsean classes and orders, with the synopsis of the 

 genera at the commencement of the work, render it valuable for 

 beginners. 



In the present edition several important additions have been made. 

 There is an excellent analysis of the natural orders of British plants, 

 and there is also an index of popular English names. Some of the more 

 difficult genera, as Rubus and Hieracium, have been carefully revised. 

 The species which are doubtfully native have been noticed, and all 

 the recent additions to the Flora have been introduced. Many of 

 these additions have already been described by Mr. Babington in the 

 1 Supplement to English Botany,' a work which is now published 

 regularly by Mr. Sowerby, and which well deserves the support of 

 all British botanists. 



We have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Babington's ' Ma- 

 nual ' as the best guide to the student of practical botany in this 

 country. 



The Elements of Botany, Structural and Physiological. By John 

 Lindley, Ph.D., F.R.S. &c. 5th edit. 8vo, pp. 238. London, 

 Bradbury and Evans. 



Dr. Lindley led the way in this country in the publication of ele- 

 mentary works on botany, embracing a philosophical view of the sci- 

 ence. His works have long and deservedly held the first place in our 

 universities and schools. We have now a fifth edition of his ' Out- 

 line of the First Principles of Botany.' " The author has taken ad- 

 vantage of the opportunity thus afforded him of bringing the work 

 completely up to the present state of botanical knowledge, without 

 however interfering with its original plan, by the introduction of 

 doubtful or merely speculative matter, or of questions which do not 

 interest a student. It was in the outset a book for learners ; its pur- 

 pose was to state plainly and concisely the great facts of the science, 

 and to separate them from the ulterior questions to which they lead ; 

 and however much the work may have become extended by the ad- 

 dition of explanatory notes, the latter have never been permitted to 

 appear in a form likely to divert attention from the main points. 

 On the contrary, they have been printed in a different type, which 

 renders them immediately distinguishable, and enables the reader to 

 go through the principal propositions without, in the first instance, 

 occupying his thoughts with their detailed explanation." 



It is an admirable synopsis of the important principles of the sci- 

 ence, and it is illustrated with excellent woodcuts. The addition of 

 a glossary of technical terms, arranged alphabetically, enhances its 

 value much, and is a great boon to the student. This edition differs 

 from previous ones in not giving an account of the natural systems, 

 nor a detailed description of the natural orders. For these the learner 

 is referred to the author's ' School Botany ' and his ' Vegetable 

 Kingdom.' For one who wishes to have a short and comprehensive 

 view of the great facts of the science of botany as regards structure. 



