76 IN MEMOKiAM. \^March, 



friend, especially if there exist any notes or remarks on the re- 

 sults of his experience derived from the cultivation of quasi- 

 species side by side in his large collection. His extensive know- 

 ledge of plants and his appreciation of forms, as distinguish- 

 ing species, might still be available in promoting that sound cri- 

 tical acquaintance with the science which he laboured to im- 

 prove, if any memoranda exist which might be published for 

 the instruction of the less informed and inexperienced. 



During his long and busy life he delighted in imparting in- 

 struction to all who would receive it. His notice and encou- 

 ragement were generously granted to all who availed themselves 

 of his aid, or appreciated the information he had to give, or who 

 had a fellow-feeling with him in his admiration of the good, the 

 beautiful, and the useful, as manifested in plants, to all whose 

 pursuits and tastes were congenial to his own. To such he was 

 always accessible, whatever might be the grade of the applicant ; 

 no introductions or recommendations were necessary to procure 

 admission to view Mr, Borrer's extensive collection of living 

 plants^ or to inspect his Herbarium, or to consult his library. 



The catholicity of science was never more prominently and 

 practically exemplified than it was by Mr. Borrer, who honoured 

 with his notice and patronage and encouraged with his favour 

 every attempt to get or to spread knowledge, however humble 

 the applicant, and however feeble the attempt. 



To the ' Phytologist ' he was always a steady friend^ a valued 

 contributor, and a staunch supporter, from its commencement 

 up to the latest period of his life ; and, as long as health and 

 strength permitted, he took a deep interest in its management 

 and success. 



He recently made the following remark in addressing an emi- 

 nent botanical friend : " When my periodicals arrive, I always 

 look first at the ' Phytologist.' " 



In giving publicity to Mr. Borrer's merits as a scientific man, 

 we are performing a duty incumbent on us by the accident of 

 our public connection with science ; in recording our love and 

 admiration of his character as a man of singular gentleness and 

 humility, we are doing an act very gratifying to our own feelings. 



The character of our late correspondent has far higher claims 

 to our veneration than that he was distinguished by tastes, pur- 

 suits, and studies congenial to our own feelings and disposition ; 



