304 BOTANICAL GAZETTE | OCTOBER 
and structure of the nucleus occurring in the metamorphosis of the spermatic 
cells of the salamander, as described by Flemming, the writer claims are 
similar to the changes which he has observed to occur in the spermatogenesis 
of the Filicinee, Equisetineze, and Characez. It is further pointed out that 
Hermann has described the occurrence of a small body (Vebenkern) near the 
nucleus in the spermatic cells of the salamander. Belajeff believes this 
Nebenkern to be homologous with the cilia forming body which he has dis- 
covered in the Equisetinez and Filicinee.—HERBERT J. WEBBER. 
