conducted that strictly scientific Botanists shall not feel it a 

 disparagement of themselves to have their names enrolled among 

 the Contributors. 



The views of several of the leading British Botanists, in 

 reference to this undertaking, have been inquired during the past 

 year. It has been ascertained that many of the best quahfled . 

 Botanists are quite willing to give their assistance. But as 

 arrangements cannot be made for commencing the projected pub- 

 Hcation simultaneously with the new year of 1861, it has appeared 

 desirable to issue this preliminary announcement of what is in 

 contemplation, with a hope of thereby further ascertaining to 

 what extent such an improved journal would be supported by the 

 general public of Botanists in this country. Intimations of 

 intended support are earnestly requested from all well-wishers. 



Copies of this announcement will be sent to all British Botanists 

 whose post-addresses are certainly known to the Promoters. The 

 exact addresses of many being imperfectly known, it is requested 

 that those who may receive them will kindly spread the copies to 

 others ; — also, that those who shall fail to receive them direct, 

 will rightly attribute the omission to unintentional mischance, 

 or a want of suflBcient certainty about the proper address. 



Advice or suggestions wUl be thanlvfully received from any, 

 and duly considered. Mr. Newman having been requested to 

 become the Printer of the proposed journal, letters may at present 

 be addressed to the " Editor of the British Botanist — care of 

 Mr. Netvnian — 9, Devonshire Street — Bishopsgate Street — London, 

 N.E." 



December 1, 1860. 



