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discriminative reflection rather than of mistrust and 

 doubt. Our author, therefore, has subordinated phy- 

 siology to the other branches of the science, in practical 

 teaching, which, in a large majority of cases, is ad- 

 dressed in the first instance to young persons who have 

 never been grounded in the rudimentary principk's of 

 botany. When this first step is attained, and the stu- 

 dent is advancing in a knowledge of structural and 

 systematic botany, a course of physiological study will 

 be entered upon with more facility and efficiency, and 

 with far deeper interest. 



With these views our author has comprehended 

 the different branches in the following arrangement of 

 parts : 



Part I. Morphology, or Comparative Anatomy 

 of Plants. 

 . II. Systematic Botany. 



III. Physiology, including Physiological 



Anatomy. 



IV. Geographical and Geological Botany. 

 These are subdivided in a popular and practical man- 

 ner, so as at the same time both to instruct and interest 

 the student, by bringing him at once into contact with 

 the business part of the science. The first brings the 

 student acquainted with Structural Botany, or the 

 organism of plants, as it presents itself to the naked eye, 

 or under a lens of moderate power. The infinite variety 

 of modifications which these assume in different plants 

 cannot fail to engage the attention of a willing student, 

 and prepare him for the second part, which introduces 

 him to the various systems of classification adopted 

 by different botanists, placing Linnseus, the father of 

 modern botany, and the universal referee on all general 



subjects relating to that science, at the head. After 

 this course the student is fully prepared for Part III., 

 and, if he possesses a mind capable of appreciating the 

 beautiful in structure and the sublime in perfection, 

 he cannot fail to be both astonished and interested at 

 the infinite variety and adaptation of the most minute 

 organs which, under a powerful lens, present them- 

 selves to his view. Unlike the works of art, the more 

 closely these ai-e examined, the more perfect do they 

 appear, and the greater the proofs of wisdom in their 

 design, and fitness for the functions they have to fulfil. 

 The fourth and last part, namely, Geographical and 

 Geological Botany, brings the student to the subject of, 

 firstly, the climatic arrangement of the vegetable king- 

 dom, showing the peculiar vegetation of the different 

 regions of the globe, and the modifications to which 

 such plants are subject as are common to all climates; 

 and, secondly, the progress of vegetation at far distant 

 epochs of the world's existence, as exemplified in the 

 fossil specimens revealed by geological investigation. 

 This branch of botanical science is still comparatively 

 new, and at present is kept separate from that of Bo- 

 tanical Geography, although the^j inciples are common 

 to both. 



Such is a brief outline of the subjects comprised in 

 Dr. Henfrey's work, which is illustrated throughout 

 with a vast number of engravings, and that we have' 

 no hesitation in cordially recommending to the stu- 

 dents and teachers of botany as the best elementary 

 work yet published on the subject, and to the professed 

 botanist as a valuable work of reference on the first 

 principles of the science it treats on. 



THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY OF 



IRELAND. 



MEETING AT WATERFORD. 



[We repeat the prize-lists of this meetiDg, those given last 

 mouth being ia many respects incorrect.] 



AWARD S. 

 PRIZES FOR LIVE STOCK. 

 SHORTHORN CATTLE. 

 Judges. — Thomas Barnes, Moynalty, county Meath. 

 John Collie, Pauletbie, Forfarshire. 

 John Unthank, Netherscales, Penrith. 

 Bulls calved on or after the Ist of January, 1852, and previous 

 to the 1st of January, 1855. 

 First prize of £10 to the Marquess of Waterford, Curragh- 

 more, Porllaw (Tyro). 



Second prize of £5 to Mr. Chearnley, Saltersbridge (The 

 Cuddy). 



Bulls calved in the year 1855. 

 First prize of £20 to Mr. John Hunter, Loughmore Cottage, 

 Templemore (Lord Garles). 



Second prize of £5 to Lord Talbot de Malahide, Malahide 

 Castle (Priam). 



Highly commended. — Mr. J. Richardson's bull (Carlisle). 

 Comw«Krfed.— Major Ciuentin's Hospodar. 



Bulls calverl on or after ihe lat of January, 1856. 

 First prize of £10 to Mr. John Christy, Fort Union, county 

 Adare (Foundation). 



Second prize of £5 to Mr. Richard Welsted, Ballywalter, 

 Caitlctowu RochC' (N^ipolcon). 



Highly commended. — Mr. R W. Reynell's bull (Lord 

 Cosmo). 



Cows in-calf or in-milk, of any age. 



First prize of £10 to Mr. Rowland Campion, Old Town, 

 Shanballymore (Jenny). 



Second prize of £5 to Sir Robert Paul, Bart., Ballyglan 

 (Evelyn). 



Commended. — Sir R. Paul's cow (Lady Woodbank). 

 Heifers in-calf or in-milk, calved in 1854. 



First prize of £10 to Mr. James Douglas, Athelstaneford, 

 East Lothian (Rose of Athelstane). 



Second prize of £5 to Mr. J. J. Turner, Kilcullen (Lily 

 Grey). 



Highly commended. — Mr. Turner's heifer (Ace of Hearts). 



Commended. — Captain Ball's heifer (Gracious). 



Heifers in-calf or in-milk, calved in the year 1855. 



First prize of £10 to Mr. J. J. Turner (Queen of Trumps). 



Second prize of £5 to Mr. Rowland Campion (Rosalie). 



Highly commended. — The Earl of Clancarty's heifer 

 (Patricia). 



Heifers calved on or after the 1st January, 1856. 



First prize of £10 to Mr. James Douglas (Third Queen of 

 Trumps). 



Second prize of £5 to Mr. J. Barcroft, Kilbogget Cabinteely 

 (Maid of Kilbogget). 



Highly commended. — Mr. J. Douglas's heifer (Venus de 

 Medici). 



Commended. — Mr. R. Campion's heifer (ManneUta). 



