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extended with propriety still further; so as to comprehend 
Melastoma, and indeed every other genus in which the sta- 
mina (and the petals, when present) are inserted regularly 
upon the inner edge, or rim, of a concave monophyllous per- 
ianth. It was from this view of the subject, that I was indu- 
ced to propose the name of CALYCANDRIA, as being more 
appropriate, and correct. This term is expressive of the 
true character of the class, and is sustained by analogy in the 
Linnzan name Gynandria.” 
the sexual system, and consecrated by long usage, will con- 
tinue to be preferred—although, like the name October, for 
the tenth month, it does not express what it means. 
it is, however, that a veneration for high authority has not 
deterred the moderns from abolishing whole Linnzan classes, 
whatever it may have in preventing the modification of Lin- 
neannames! But let the decision, in this instance, be what 
it may, it is deemed unnecessary to enlarge upon a proposition 
so obvious in its character. I shall eontent myself with having 
tfully submitted the idea; and will dismiss the subject 
without further remark,—except merely to observe, that I 
have placed this class after Polyandria, for the sake of kee 
ing in an uninterrupted series all the classes which are found- 
ed upon the number of the stamina,” 
dium of the F 
eases 
XXVI. Cor ium of Torrey’s Flora.—‘ A Compen- 
"Jora of the northern and middle states: 
containing generic and specific descriptions of all the plan: 
exclusive of the Cryptogamia, hitherto found in the United 
States, north of the Potomac. By Joun Torrey, M. D. 
Prof, of Chemistry in the West Point Military Academy,” 
&c. New-York, 1826. pp. 403. 12mo. 
It would be superfluous to speak of the talents and learn- 
ing of this author ; and after the favourable reception which 
the first volume of his Flora has met with, this Compendium 
eds no recommendation. We are pleased to learn, by the 
