intelligible to most of its inhabitants than the term " Karnatak." Kanara, 

 which should be strictly included within the Konkan, possesses so many 

 plants of interest occurring solely within its area, that I have thought it well 

 to keep it separate. In Dalzell's time the botany of the Southern Ghats was 

 little known, and it is to the untiring zeal of Mr. Talbot that our present 

 knowledge of the botany of N. Kanara is mainly due. 



In citing the names of collectors and authorities as to the disti'ibution of 

 plants, I have appended a ! in all cases where the actual specimens referred to 

 have been seen and verified by me. 



I have given throughout references to Dr. Watt's valuable • Dictionary of the 

 Economic Products of India.' 



I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere thanks to tlie Director of the 

 Royal Gardens .and the Staff of the Herbarium at Kew, for their unvarying 

 kindness, as well as for the valuable advice and assistance they have alway.H 

 been ready to afford. 



T. C. 

 Kew, .luly 11)01. 



