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are founded on artifical characters will soon sleep with their 

 authors." — Eaton's Manual of Botany (3rd ed.) 414. 1822. 



The cut of Dr. Torrey appearing on our cover is made from 

 a photograph of the excellent bust of Torrey at the American 

 Museum of Natural History. The Club is grateful to the 

 museum for furnishing the photograph and for permission to use 

 the cut. 



