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were had at Naples as the depth of the sea at this point is not 
inconsiderable. 
Three of the most prevalent forms found in the Mediterra- 
‘treme abysmal depths, we know nothing. If the relation 
ietween the higher forms of animal life hold in reference to 
 baterial forms, the presumption. would be that there is a 
marked difference as to species between these layers. But 
such an analogy is inadmissible unless based upon observa- 
tions, and these as yet are lacking. 
University of Wisconsin. 
(Zo be concluded.) 
Plants hurt by a late freeze. 
PC tis Oe 
In observing the effects of a frost in late spring many 
ttrange freaks are noticed. On the night of March 4, 1893, 
the thermometer went down to 29° F. at Lake City, Florida. 
| opinions as to whether harm was done were as various 
“ta locations heard from. Closer observations showed that 
following plants had suffered: ee 
eXte © Variety of Brassica oleracea, known as ‘‘collards,” 1s 
nsively grown for the kitchen and market. With con- 
‘iderable sur 
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thowed 
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slight pr 
bash, te ion ie rte of saw palmetto or a blue berry 
young Shoots were five or six inches long. All that 
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