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described, embracing a single species. There is also furnished 

 a description of 116 other species, 22 sub-species and 15 

 for a large number of the habitats varieties, besides new 

 species reported in 1892. Doubtless the science of the future 

 will make alterations in the determinations here given to the 

 public by Professor Macoun, elevating sub-species and varieties 

 to the dignity of species, and perhaps combining into one two 

 or more species counted distinct in this catalogue. But any 

 changes that may be effected in the ranking of the large 

 materials which he has accummulated will not lessen the value 

 of the work he has accomplished, or detract from the obliga- 

 tions under which he has anew laid the scientific world by this 

 last contribution to the Natural History of Canada. His many 

 friends will hope and pray that he may be spared to complete 

 his work, by giving to the public in good time lists of the 

 Fungi and Algae of the Dominion. 



The Government has done well to offer this report, with 

 paper cover, to those interested in the subject, at the low 

 rate of ten cents. All students of botany should order copies 

 at once.— R. C. 



