No. L] [July, 1872. 



A MONTHLY EECOED OF CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY, 

 AND ITS LITEEATUEE. 



the memory of one of the most worthy of British Cryp- 

 l;fi \*$b togamists is dedicated this little monthly record of 

 Cryptogamic Botany. With some diffidence it has 

 been commenced ; but with the united support of all 

 students in the different orders its career may be a success- 

 ful and useful one. What it shall become depends chiefly 

 on the amount of support it may receive. The intention of its 

 projectors is to furnish, month by month, descriptions in English 

 of new species discovered in the British Islands, and to record 

 the habitats of rare or interesting forms, for which purpose com- 

 munications are solicited ; to furnish a record of the literature ; 

 and, as far as space permits, descriptions of Exotic specieSj 

 especially those of the British Colonies and dependencies, and the 

 United States of America, or wherever the English language is 

 spoken. Although the space is limited, it is hoped that structural 

 and physiological subjects will receive attention, and a space will be 

 devoted to the Queries of Correspondents and announcements of 

 desiderata and exchanges. Illustrations will depend, both in quality 

 and quantity, upon the number of subscribers ; but it is hoped that 

 at least one plate, sometimes coloured, will accompany each number. 

 It can scarce be expected that such a work will at once assume the 

 character it is desired. Some few months must be expected to elapse 

 before all those who may be interested in Diatomacea?, Desmids, 

 Lichens, Mosses, or multicellular Algae will find, as well as those 

 interested in Fungi, that each of these branches are intended to be 

 equally cared for, and illustrated. With patience on the part of 

 subscribers, and perseverance on the part of the Editor, it is hoped 

 that, though small and unpretending, " Grevillea " will at least be 

 useful, and not unworthy of the name it bears. 



