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listed and many changes in generic limits.” The list of names is preceded 
by five pages of changes in nomenclature, which of course involves the cita- 
tion of the synonyms.—J. M. C 
THE Flora of the West Indies, by Urban,’ has reached the second fascicle 
of the second volume. The two previous fascicles were noticed in this jour- 
nal for April last (29: 289. 1900). The new fascicle contains the conclusion 
of the Cyperaceze by C. B. Clarke, followed by Urban in a long list of correc- 
tions of nomenclature and spelling of generic names in the family more in 
accordance with modern views. The Acanthacez are presented by G. Lin- 
dau, 37 genera and go species being recognized, the new genera being Dreje- 
vella, Ancistranthus, and Centrilla. Dianthera is merged under Justicia, 
New species of Lauracez and Bromeliacez are described by C. Mez. “New 
or little known Leguminosae” is the title of a series of papers by I. Urban, 
the first one containing about 30 new species, the majority of which belong 
to Caesal/pinia and Galactia. The new genera are Hedestigma (founded on 
Robinia? Cubensis HBK.) and Rhodofis (founded on Erythrina planisiliqua 
L.).—J. M. C. 
THE PUBLICATION of a state flora does not mean very much in these 
days unless it devotes considerable attention to the ecological standpoint, 
The new state flora of Indiana” is particularly welcome because of the full 
ecological as well as geographical notes in connection with each species. 
Instead of being a mere list, valuable only to the collector, there is material 
of value to all botanists. In the introduction the physiographic features, 
climate, and soils are described briefly, and then the author discusses the 
Plant societies, After a statement of general principles, the hydrophytes, 
xerophytes, and mesophytes are treated in order, especial attention being 
Siven to the xerophytes. Topics of more general economic interest aah 
: *‘hext, notably reforestation, poisonous plants, and weeds. A very complete 
bibliography closes the introduction, and the remainder of the book bed pp-) 
_ Sives a detailed account of the various species. Through an unfortunate 
_ Sversight the reprint is not dated, nor is there any indication as to its source. 
- “1. C. Cowtes. 
T. C. Parmer and F. J. KEEvEy (Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. esate oth 
465-470, pls. 25,16) have published concerning the structure of ot : 
girdle, They have noticed that in all literature upon wae we tit 
tendency to neglect the structure of the girdle and to tale for grante! DS 
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talis, Vol, II, fasc. 2, pp. 161-335. Berlin: Gebriider Borntraeger. gi atte 
*Coutter, STANLEY: A catalogue of the flowering Plant’ ® ie eee State 
their allies indigenous to Indiana. Separate reprint from Report 0 
Geologist, 1899, pp. 553-1074. 
