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oe is in the half tone reproductions of these so-called ‘‘autophoto- 
‘The revision of this important work has again brought it to the front and 
promises to continue it as one ies the valuable literary aids to the investigator 
of pure foods.—Ropney H. 
ALMOsT simultaneously with the foregoing has appeared in this country a 
similar compendium by the same team; this time the pupil leads and the master 
is the collaborator.2 The general plan and purpose of Dr. WinTON’s weighty 
volume are similar to those of Dr. MoELLER’s. The fact that it is in English 
will give it a sale that the German book could not hope to attain among the food 
commissioners and inspectors and the official chemists, to whom at present 
such a work makes its chief appeal. By reason of the existing agitation in this 
country on the subject of pure foods and drugs, the enforcement of existing 
laws, and the imminence of new and more exacting legislation, this publication 
is peculiarly timely. The botanical features are on the whole reasonably accu- 
rate, especially the anatomy, which is most fundamental. The definitions in — 
the glossary are not always above criticism, and accuracy would not have ren- 
dered them less practical. The illustrations are numerous and good, particu- 
cited in the bibliography. The arrangement of material, analytic keys, lists 
of adulterants, and the suggestions as to diagnosis are sure to be of great practical 
Service in the new paaoraes against sophistication by unscrupulous manu- 
facturers and dealers—C. R. B. 
MINOR NOTICES. 
Cryptogamic flora of Brandenburg.s—This monumental work begins its 
seventh volume with the first fascicle of the Ascomycetes. Its character and 
scope are so well known that the announcement of its publication and contents 
Nn suffice to secure the orders of all who concern themselves with this group. 
miasci are treated by G. Liypau; Saccharomycetineae by P. LINDNER; 
Pobsatiein by G. Linpav; Exoascaceae, Erysiphaceae, Perisporiaceae, Macro- 
thyriaceae, and Aspersiaceac by F. Necrer; Onygenaceae, Elaphomycetaceae, 
Terfeziaceae, and Tuberaceae by P. Hennincs.—C. R. B. 
2 Winton, A. L., The microscopy of vegetable foods, with special reference to 
the detection of adulteration and the diagnosis of mixtures. With the collaboration 
of Dr. JoseF MOELLER. Imp. 8vo. pp. xvit+7or. figs. 589. New York: John 
Wiley & Sons. 1906. $7.50. 
3 Kryptogamenflora der Mark Brandenburg, apn 7, Heft x. Pilze. Von P. 
HENNINGS, G. Linpav, P. LinpNErR, F. NEGER. 8vo. pp. 160. figs. 17. pls. 8. Leip- 
zig: Gebriider Decanneace: 1905. M1.50. (Not sci hear) 
