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tible, but as a rule the danger is relatively slight, because ani- 
mals rarely eat laurel in quantity if other feed is available. The 
most serious losses occur usually in spring before the grass has 
time to grow. 
The Editor of Torreya will be away for the coming six 
months and all work connected with the magazine will be taken 
charge of by Dr. Arthur H. Graves. All communications for 
Torreya should be sent to Dr. Graves at the Brooklyn Botanic 
Garden, Brooklyn, N.Y. 
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