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Atkinson’s College Botany 
By George F. Atkinson, Professor of Botany in 
Cornell peaks xvi + 737 pp. 8vo. Illus- 
trated. $2.00 n 
This is greatly elaborated seh the author’s earlier ELEMENTARY BOTANY: 
In the chapters on physio new matter has been incorporated, 
especially on the subjects ot nutrition and digestion. The morphology 
of fertilization in the gymnosperms and angiosperms has been thoroughly 
rewritten. ‘The greatest change, however, is in the complete reorganization, 
rewriting and elaboration of the division dealing with ecology, which has 
been made possible by recent studies, so that the subject can be presented 
in a more logical and coherent for 
PROF. J. H. BISHOP, New York State Normal School, Buffalo: Professor 
not 
Atkinson has here produced a text-book which will be of great service 
ho. wish 
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own or class reference he directions for collecting, eachaitae: speci- 
mens and demonstrating are so explicit that the pupil of ordinary ability can 
do the work with the minimum of oversight. 
PROF. L. H. PAMMEL, Iowa ar Baa sneered pce I desire to com- 
pliment Professor Atkinson o on this k. The ecological part 
is roi aii ly good. The matter is ai eel 2 form to make it a valuable 
uide in our laboratory work: The figures are peches 
Atkinson's Elementary poet 
By Professor G. F. ae of Crna University. 
xviii + 513 pp- I2mo. $1.2 
This new edition is a reprint of the first yor hes chapters or about five- 
eighths, of the “College Botany.” In addition, two chapters are provided, 
covering the subject-matter of Parts IV and V of the College Botany. 
Caldwell’s Plant Morphology 
A revision of Arthur, Barnes and Coulter’s ‘‘ Plant 
Dissection’’ by Otis W. Caldwell, Head of the De- 
partment of Biology, Illinois State Normal School, 
Charleston. vi-+ 190 pp. 3I2mo. $1.00 net 
This revision is arranged with the evolution of ‘the plant kingdom as the 
organizing principle, dealing mainly with the morphology of plants, and 
with the relationship of groups. The number of types studied is greatly 
increased. sl, aay studies make it possible to adapt the manual to vary- 
ing region 
PROF. W. A. SETCHELL, University of California: I find the selection 
of types especially of the C Cryptogamous Plants, very good, and the a ns 
for investigation ig and adequate. It worthily represents the more mo 
phase of the subje 
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