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The sheets of this series exhibit, in a simple, truthful manner, the general 

 structural details of ordinary flowering plants. No. i gives a view of the Root 

 System and its parts in different sections ; No. 2, The Stem and Bud ; No. 3, 

 The Leaf and Leaf- Stalk ; Nos. 4 and 5, First the Typical Flower as a whole, 

 and then in parts ; No. 6, The Fruit, Seed, and Embryo. The evolution of 

 structures is indicated as occurring in nature, and the whole series can be taken 

 as illustrating the elementary anatomy of a typical flowering plant. Several 

 comparative sections are given through the series. At the foot of each sheet 

 copious explanatory letterpress is given. 



Graphic Arithmetic and Statics. By John J. Prince. 



(London : Thomas Murby.) 



This small manual is specially drawn up to meet the requirements of the 

 Elementary and Advanced Stage of the South Kensington Science Examina- 

 tions, and contains in a few pages much useful matter. 



Concrete Arithmetic. By Temple Orme. Cr. 8vo, pp. 82. 

 (London : O. Newmann & Co. 1892.) Price 2s. 



This is an Introduction to the Elements of the abstract science of numbers 

 for young children, in which instruction is given by the use of a number of 

 wooden bricks, and certainly appears sufficiently simple for the youngest child 

 to comprehend. 



A Handbook of Algebra. By Herbert Wills. Crown 8vo, 

 pp. 264. (London : Jarrold and Sons.) Price 3s. 6d. 



We have here set before the student, in a terse and methodic manner, the 

 fundamental principles of Algebra. The greater part of the examples are 

 taken from examination papers proposed to Pupil-Teachers, Scholarship, and 

 First-year Certificate Candidates, and from papers set by the College of Pre- 

 ceptors, Oxford and Cambridge Locals, etc. 



How to Spell and Speak English ; with a Shght Sketch of 

 the History of the Language Second edition, revised by H. R. Ladell, M.A. 

 i2mo, pp. 32. (London: Relfe Bros.) 



The " Errors in Speaking " embody most of those set for correction in the 

 examination papers of Oxford and Cambridge Locals, etc. Those in spelling 

 consist of a list of 700 words in which mistakes are often made. 



An Introduction to Scientific Chemistry. By F. S. 

 narfif, M.A. Crown 8vo, pp. xvi. — 200. (London: O. Newmann and Co. 

 1893.) Price 4s. 



This is a new edition, revised by T. Orme, Teacher of Chemistry in Uni- 

 versity Coll. School, London, etc. He uses throughout the book the system- 

 atic nomenclature of Dr. A. W. Williamson, and in a small space conveys a 

 good deal of useful information. 



The Surgical Anatomy and Surgery of the Ear. By 

 Albert H. Tuttle, M.D. Fcap. 4to, pp. vii. — 109. 



Appendicitis and Perityphlitis. By Chas. Talamon^ M.D. 

 Fcap. 4to, pp. vi. — 210. (Detroit, Mich., U.S.A. : Geo. S. Davis. 1S93.) 



These volumes treat their respective subjects in a very thorough manner. 

 The one on the ear is illustrated with 22 fine photo-mechanical plates, in which 

 the anatomy of that organ is fully explained. 



