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From Knysrica District, besides my own collection made 

 there in 1858-59 : a fine collection formed by Miss Wentworth, 

 now Mrs. J. J. Muskett ; and a smaller series from the late 

 Mr. W. H. Newdigate. 



From Caledon, Swellendam, Montagu, and Robertson : small 

 collections made respectively by the Rev. G. Hettarsch, the 

 late Mr. L. Taats, Dr. D. R. Kannemeyer, and myself. 



From Carnarvon District : several small separate series 

 from Mr. E. G. Alston. 



From Namaqualand District, in addition to some species 

 taken by myself in 1873: a very interesting collection made 

 in 1885 by Mr. L. Peringuey, Assistant Curator of the 

 Museum. 



(Eastern Districts). — From Albany and Bathurst Districts 

 and parts of adjacent Districts, besides Mrs. Barber's extensive 

 collections and one formed by myself in 1870 : various contri- 

 butions by Miss M. L. Bowker, Mr. H. J. Atlierstone, Dr. H. 

 Becker, Mr. W. F. Billinghurst, Mr. John L. Fry, and Mr. F. 

 SchifFman. 



From Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Districts, besides a 

 small series of my own taking : collections by Colonel J. H. 

 Bowker and Mr. S. D. Bairstow. 



From King William's Town and East London Districts : 

 many specimens and drawings, with excellent notes, from Mr. 

 J. P. Mansel Weale ; various living pupae, as well as other 

 sjDecimens, from Miss F. Bowker ; numerous examples, with 

 valuable accounts of seasons and haunts, from Mr. W. S. M. 

 D'Urban ; a small collection made at East London by Mr. P. 

 Borcherds ; and various species from the Venerable Archdeacon 

 Kitton. Colonel Bowker also from time to time forwarded a 

 considerable number of butterflies from these districts. 



Albert District : a small but most interesting series collected 

 by Dr. D. R. Kannemeyer, illustrated by notes of much value 

 on stations and habits. 



