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bly wide knowledge of forms and is always ready to assist in procuring 
any desired species. The | brary, very rich in zoological and general 
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biological works, is well sees and is open every day until six p. 0 
The station buildings, open until nine p. m., are beautiful three-story 
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white structures. On the ground floor of the main building is the 
which is of great interest to all tourists, rich as 
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unrivaled aquarium, 
Fic. 1. View of the Na aples Zoological Station from the southwest. 
the city is in other attractions. The cut here given ( fig. 7) shows a 
‘iew from the southwest. The alcoves along the south side of the 
library may be seen to the right. The three large windows in the 
middle of the west front are those of the botanical rooms. 
The flora and fauna of the gulf of Naples are exceedingly rich and 
many of the best collecting grounds for the botanist are close at hand. 
The whole region is surpassingly beautiful and historically one of the 
most interesting spots in the world. Occasional cruises on the steam 
yacht or excursions into the country round about give the investigator 
a chance to combine his collecting work with the most pleasurable of 
outings. Of the uniform courtesy and liberality of the director, Pro- 
fessor Dohrn, and his assis stants, Professors Paul Meyer and Hugo Eisig 
as well as other members of the staff, there is no need here to a 
