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arranged, fifty-six of them illustrated by admirable coloured 
plates. In addition to the description the history of each variety 
is given, together with notes on its qualities and cultivation. It 
is difficult to see how this part of the work could have been better 
Jone, 
Although one might infer from the title that the work dealt 
chiefly, or only, with the subject from the point of view of New 
York State, it has really great value and interest not only for 
the whole of North America, but wherever the cherry is culti- 
vated. No work, we believe, hitherto published vies with it — 
in comprehensiveness. . 
w. J. B. 
Drugs and Preparations.*—The disorganisation of Conti-— 
nental markets, causing irregularity or entire stoppage of supplies — 
of many familiar products, including drugs, has directed atten-_ 
tion to other possible sources or substitutes to meet the demand, : 
1 this connection the advent of the second edition of Potter’s — 
Cyclopedia is opportune, especially as it deals not alone with 
officinal ane but also with many others more or less familia 
to the herbalist. The information given is concisely arranged, 
as the following example will fully illustrate : ~— 
Canella, Canella alba, Murray. 
N.O. Canellaceae. 
Syn.—White Cinnamon. 
Part used.—Bark. 
Action.—Aromatic, stimulant, tonic. Useful in enfeebled 
conditions of the stomach and intestines. Generally given i 
e 
Penh er aly. Aloes cum Canella (Hiera Picra). Dose; 4 
chm 
white on inner surface, in quilled pieces 1] 
‘Transverse fracture short, whitish with humerous bright orange- 
yellow dots Composed of resin cells. Taste, biting 
slightly recalling that of cinnamon. f 
: Ga work is clearly printed, has a good index and a gloss 
ot botanical terms. One omission of importance may be noted 
viz., the geographical origin or sources of supply. | 
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otanie Drugs ‘eparations. By Tea 
Wren, F.LS., with additions by E. eats oe , 
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: - Holmes, F.L.S. 
Xl. + 339. Price 3s. 6d. ‘ . 1 2 
and 64, Artillery-lane, font one Pe eee Caden: 
* Potter's Cyclopedia of B 
