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to continue in the same way is to retrograde. The GAZETTE proposes 
to continue its development with the growth of the science and to be 
a worthy reflex of botanical activity. This will doubtless involve 
changes in size, in presentation, perhaps in departments. To main- 
tain a strictly scientific journal of high character as a private enter- 
prise has always proved to be difficult, and the fact that the GAZETTE 
has maintained itself for twenty years and has developed so rapidly 
testifies both to the devotion of its editors and to the loyal support of 
botanists. The editors wish that they could do more for less money, 
but the botanists whom they serve must be asked to share the finan- 
cial burden. This will explain the gradual increase in subscription 
price, an increase not at all commensurate with the increase in the 
scientific value of the journal. ; 
IN CLOSING its twentieth volume, therefore, the GAZETTE assures its 
readers that still more vigorous effort to make the journal what it 
should be will testify to waxing rather than waning strength. 
* 
PaInFuL NEws has just been received of the death of Mr. M. S. 
Bebb, our well-known authority on the willows. Mr. Bebb died in 
San Bernardino, California, whither he had gone only November 2d 
in hope of recovery. A biographical sketch and portrait will appear 
later 
