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husband, Simeon Lincoln, an editor, died in 1823, and her second husband, 
Judge Phelps, of Vermont, in 1848. The larger part of her life has been de- fe 
voted to teaching, and writing upon scientific and educational subjects. She : 
was for some time editor of the Patapsco Magazine. 
renowned Dr. Edward Strasburger, professor of botany in the University of 
Bonn. It is entitled “Das Botanische Practicum,” and is to deal with all sides 
of modern microscopical technique, even to the culture of bacteria, and at the 
same time to impart a general knowledge of botany. It is finely illustrated 
with 182 cuts, which, together with the material of the text, are almost entirely 
new, and specially prepared for the work. The author’s knowledge in the most 
abstruse kinds of botanical research, such as the structure of protoplasm, ety 
assures us a work of the highest value. It should be translated into English. 
CURRENT LITERATURE. 
Desmids of the United States and List of American Pediastrums, with Eleven Hundred 
I oss a By the Rev. Francis Wolle. Bethlehem, 1884. 8vo. 168 pp- 
53 col. pl. 7 
_ The author has done a lasting service to microscopic botany by the pubs 
cation of this excellent work. Such manuals in all classes of the lower plan’ oe: 
are much needed, and it is gratifying to note the growing interest in this cou 
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hand coloring, by permitting fine gradations in shading and unlimited vey 
on et gives a pleasing and natural effect. A good index completes they 
It would not do to close this review without calling attention to the es 
markably low price ($5.00) at which the work is offered. This has been MA 
possible by the author assuming the responsibility of its sale. We hope ©” 
philanthropy may meet with fitting reward 
