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NEW LIST OF MAINE PLANTS. 



M. L. FERNALD. 



The Portland Society of Natural History publishes this second 

 edition of its "Catalogue of Maine Plants" with a two-fold object. 



First, it is desirable as showing the progress that has been 

 made since the date of its first publication in 1868, in the dis- 

 covery of plants not then known to exist within the limits of the 

 state. Second, it is intended to be an introduction to a much 

 more annotated list of plants which, it is hoped, may be published 

 within a few years. 



This Catalogue of the future is intended to contain every 

 known species and distinct variety of both Phaenogamous and 

 Cryptogamous Plants positively known to occur in the State. 

 Each species will be carefully worked up, and, when not found in 

 all sections, will, with its authentic locality be duly credited to its 

 observer. 



With this understanding and intention, it is earnestly desired 

 that every botanist who has made explorations and collections in 

 Maine should report the occurrence, within the limits of his 

 observation, both of all plants recorded in this list and especially 

 of those not yet placed there, and which may prove to be new 

 discoveries. It is also very desirable, whenever possible, that 

 specimens, in order to secure positive identification, be forwarded 

 to the Portland Society of Natural History, or to the under- 



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