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sion of the Seychelles species. However, Mr. Thomasset soon supplied 
complete specimens, which led to the erga S = the genus. We 
are also indebted to him for the figure of the ripe 
Baillon describes the normal male flowers as gretalone and he also 
found rudimentary stamens in the female flowers.—W. Bort 
HEMSLEY. 
g. A, . branch bearing male flowers; B, a branch bearing female flowers. 
eels 
ig--t, inks flower ; 2, the same seen from above ; 3, front and back views of a 
fruit ; ic ved ; 
tion of sce showing embryo; 11, embryo, wall ie 7, ‘8, and 10 enlarge 
