Boiany and Zoology. 439 
TU. Botany anv Zootoey. 
corrections, manifesting the authors scrupulous care and indefatigable 
activity to the last. We notice with interest the statement that the small 
rof Monimiacee “should be transferred to the neighborhood of 
Maspoliacen: to which it is closely allied, whereas it has no real affinity 
with Laurinee.” We hope soon to have to speak of Dr. ee s la- 
bors upon a different field, namely, the Indian flora 
2. Seemann’s Botany of the Voyage of the Herald. Part 6, (1854, 
et tab. 51-60,) brings to a als ee the flora of the Isthmus of 
Panama. 8 usual, the author introduces new observations here an 
ie upon the botanical history and economical uses of important 
erce 
that name are plaited in the Isthmus; by farthe greater portion is 
made in Manta, Monte Christi, and other parts of Ecuador. h 
are worn almost in the whole American Continent and the West Indies, 
and would probably be equally used in Europe, did not their high price, 
amounting often to 150 dollars for a single one, prevent their importation. 
They are distinguished from all others by consisting of only a single 
Piece, and by their lightness and flexibility : they may be rolled up and 
has to go th 
Severa processes. The leaves are noone our afore they — om 
their ribs and coarser veins apeborsiccs and the rest, without bein 
is now rea ready tar use, epee re in aie state is sent to “different phiécs; espe- 
vd to Peru; where the Indians manufacture from it, besides hats, 
Neem cate I cigar-cases, which fete fetch sometimes more stil £6 a piece. 
The plaiting of the hats is done on a block, which is placed upon the 
3 eee zanmenigy tig es and finishes at the brim. Accord. 
ing tthe quay of the hats, more or less time is occupied in their 
