(39) 
f 2 2-16, Algae (seaweeds). 
Cases numbers 2-36, Thallophyta 4 17-32, F ungi. 
| 33-36, Lichenes(lichens). 
37-40, Hepaticae (hepat-. 
ics, scale mosses, liver= 
Cases numbers 37-48, Bryophyta 4 worts 
| 4 41-48, Musci (mosses, 
peat mosses). 
Cases numbers 49-55, Pteridophyta (ferns and fern-allies). 
f 56-58, Gymnospermae 
Cases numbers 56-128, Spermatophyta Per ae eke 
|  (fruit-bearing plants). 
(6) Local flora. Specimens for portions of this depart- 
ment, heretofore imperfectly set up, have been brought to- 
gether as rapidly and as fully as possible. The portions now 
in need of development are the Algae and the Fungi. Other 
divisions of this collection have been strengthened and en- 
larged as specimens for that purpose were acquired. 
Some changes in the mechanical devices of the cases were 
made and have proved of great advantage. Each stand has 
been furnished with a four-sided frame at the top, in which 
labels are placed stating the scope of the collection and the 
contents of the stand. The 26 stands comprising this depart- 
ment have been divided into groups as follows: 
Stands numbers 1-3, Myxomycetes and seaweeds (incompletely 
installed). 
Stands numbers 4-8, Fungi (incompletely installed). 
Stand number 9, ichens 
Stand number 10, Hepatics and mosses. 
Stand number 11, Ferns and gymnosperms. 
Stands numbers 12-26, Angiosperms. 
(c) Microscope exhibit. This exhibit has remained nearly 
the same as last year, with the exception of occasional change 
of objects, the renewal of the explanatory labels and several 
mechanical improvements added from time to time to each 
instrument. The objects shown are still restricted to exam- 
ples from the flowerless plants. 
