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scriptions not to be less than 51., paid in advance ; and the subscribers to receive 

 for each subscription of 3/. a certain proportion of seeds, bulbs, or dried speci- 

 mens. A dozen or two of subscribers were soon found ; some, as the Duke 

 of Bedford, anxious to patronise so good a man, and so enthusiastic a botanist, 

 advancing a double subscription; and, on Feb. 27., Dr. Lippold having been 

 completely fitted out, and furnished with letters of credit and of recommendation 

 by his patron and friend, Mr. Christy, sailed in a small vessel, called the 

 Myrtle, for Madeira. The doctor is now in a fair way of realising what has 

 been, as he informed us, his uppermost wish for the last twenty-five years; viz. 

 that of botanising in an extra-European country. We sincerely hope and 

 trust his gratification may be equal to his expectations. We hope there are 

 still a number of wealthy botanical amateurs, who will send their subscriptions 

 for the doctor, in order that, after he has explored Madeira and the Canaries, 

 he may be enabled to proceed to Madagascar, which is his ultimatum. It is 

 highly gratifying to see so deserving a man as Dr. Lippold meet with such 

 patrons as as he has done ; men who have not only the will, but the power, to 

 do good. It is most gratifying, also, to observe among the subscribers, not 

 only noble and wealthy amateurs, but the first botanists and cultivators in the 

 country, such as Professors Hooker, Graham, Daubeny, Dr. Greville, N. B. 

 Ward, Esq., W. Borrer, Esq., Messrs. Loddiges, Messrs. Rollisson, &c. 

 Such as are desirous of subscribing will be pleased to address themselves to 

 W. Christy, jun., Esq., Clapham Road, London. — Cond. 



Pope and Sons' Catalogue of Herbaceous Plants, on a folio sheet, just pub- 

 lished, indicates one of the very best collections of herbaceous plants in this, 

 or perhaps in any, country. — Cond. 



Manchester Zoological Gardens. — The following is Mr. Forrest's " Report 

 on the eligibility of the site of the Manchester Zoological Gardens : — Having 

 surveyed and examined the ground for the intended Zoological Gardens, I 

 have much pleasure in congratulating you on your judicious selection. In 

 making arrangements for such establishments, certain requisites are indispen- 

 sable ; and the success or failure of the undertaking depends wholly upon 

 them. The situation you have fixed upon contains so many of these essential 

 qualities, that, while it reflects the greatest credit upon the directors, it cannot 

 fail in claiming that support which will promote its interest, and carry speedily 

 into execution so laudable an undertaking. The elevation of the ground, the 

 purity of the air, the kindly nature of the soil, and the dryness of the sub- 

 soil, will ensure the health of the animals, and, at the same time, promote the 

 growth of all those ornamental trees and shrubs so essential in garden scenery. 

 The more elevated portion of the ground, consisting of a fine mellow sandy 

 loam, and the lower part, around the margins of the intended lake, of a dry 

 and fertile surface, with peat earth, aiFord an opportunity of combining in 

 your arrangements an arboretum, which seldom occurs, and which I hope the 

 directors will not overlook ; for, as you have wisely given up all idea of a 

 botanic garden being connected with this establishment, nothing can be 

 more appropriate as an accompaniment to these gardens than a collection of 

 all the interesting trees and shrubs that will bear the open air of this country, 

 properly named and arranged. The inclination of the ground from north to 

 south being well sheltered from the prevailing winds, having a general surface 

 delightfully undulating, a powerful supply of water from an upper level, and 

 a diversity of soil for every purpose, form a combination of advantages rarely 

 met with in a space of fifteen acres. Having your instructions to prepare 

 your general plan, it shall be gone into forthwith, and in three weeks from 

 thence will be submitted for your approval. I am, gentlemen, your most 

 obedient servant, — Richard Forrest. Royal Hotel, Nov. 21. 1836." 



A Horticidtural and Botanical Garden at Bath has long been a desideratum. 

 That deficiency, it affords us pleasure to state, is now about to be supplied. 

 The committee of our Horticultural and Floral Societ}', with a view of ex- 

 tending the utility and advantages of that society, have, for the above purpose, 

 secured a most eligible piece of ground, nearly seven acres in extent, and 



