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in some respects, but is even larger. The pure white Castalia 
dentata is very striking, with its large flowers. Of this same type 
are Frank Trelease, a rich crimson, mottled; Geo. Huster, a brilliant 
crimson; O’ Marana, pink with a ee stripe down the middle 
of the petals; and Rewensis, light pi Then there are a number 
of examples of Castalia satietoce including the type with 
deep violet-blue flowers, and the variety with rose-colored blooms. 
Of the same type are capensis and coerulea, both blue-flowered 
species; etait and Wm. Stone, both hybrids, the former 
ith light blue, the latter with violet-blue flowers; and Mrs. C. 
W. Ward, a ae rosy pink. The royal water lily from Para- 
guay, Victoria Cruziana, has been flowering for some time, and 
is still doing so. The large leaves, with the broad upturned 
margins, make this plant a conspicuous object in the pool. The 
flowers have the scent of the pine apple, and appear during the 
night. 
Meteorology for August—The total precipitation recorded at the 
garden for the month was 6.50 inches. Maximum temperatures 
were recorded of 93° on the 17th and 94° on the 23d. tem- 
perature of 98° was recorded between the 1oth and 14th, but 
record failed to show the exact date. Also minimum tempera- 
tures were recorded of 52.5° on the 20th, 55° on the 22d, and 54° 
on the 31st. 
The early part of the month was dry but the last eight days 
of the month were characterized by almost continuous and, for a 
part of the time, heavy rainfall. 
ACCESSIONS. 
MUSEUMS AND HERBARIUM. 
107 specimens of Rubus from eastern North America. (Distributed by Mr. 
W. H. Blanchard.) 
specimens of fossil fruits from Wyoming. (Collected by Mr. Charles H. 
sie .) 
6 specimens of fossil figs from Wyoming. (Collected by Dr. F. H. Knowlton.) 
36 specimens of Rosaceae from Mexico and Central America. (By exchange 
with the University of Copenhagen.) 
specimens of flowering plants from Colorado. (By exchange with Mr. George 
E. yn rhout.) 
