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laxe imbricatis, oblongis, decurvis, integerrimis, apicé re- 
curvis basi decurrente complicatis, lobulis basi tumidis, 
apice foliis adpressis, rotundatis, dentatis ; stipulis integris, 
majoribus, rotundato-oblongis ; calyce demum axillari,.- 
elongate obovato, supra compresso, apice cordato, tubo - 
diviso coronato.—On Musci from Pichincha; Prof. W: 
Jameson. Nov. 1846. ; 
One to two inches long, dusky olive; shoots sparingly 
branched towards their tops in a dichotomous manner, nearly 
patent. Compared with P. bicolor, Nees, it is distinguished 
by the less imbricated leaves, the more oblong stipules, and 
by the calyces destitute of folds. 
Some Observations on Dr. Leicaarpr’s Overland Journey 
_ from Morsron Bay on the East Coast of Australia 
- to Porr Essineton on the North Coast : with a Map: 
By R. Hewarp, Ese., F.L.S. : re 
The indefatigable and enterprising Dr. Ludwig Leich 
who last year accomplished the arduous task of an ove 
journey from Moreton Bay on the East coast of Austr 
Port Essington on the North West coast, has lately be 
delivering a course of lectures at Sydney, N. S. Wa 
the subject of his Journey. From these interesting [ 
and from other sources the following observations have 
compiled, which as they tend to throw some ligh 
of the island- continent that has hitherto 
ided in obscurity, will we trust afford 
. to all those who are ‘interested in the progress « 
.. Covery now being carried ouf in Australia. Dr. 
considers, that from the conformation of the st 
. country, the f ii 
