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county in former years may send us the results of his labours, 
so that nothing of the nature of old and unpublished records 
may be lost. 
In conclusion let me give the assurance of my willingness to 
render to those who may desire it such assistance as may be in 
my power. We want to make the List as complete as possible. 
The county has had its first-rate coleopterists in former days. 
Their names rise spontaneously to the lips of every student of 
Yorkshire beetles. It is now for us of the present generation 
to carry on the work, and see to it that the results of their 
labours are supplemented by a body of facts from recent 
observation and research somewhat commensurate with the 
nature and extent of our opportunities. 
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NOTE—COLEOPTERA. 
Orchesia micans near Doncaster.—Adverting to my recent note 
(see ‘Naturalist,’ April 1898, p. 116) I have now to add that I have recently 
succeeded in Gite eding this beetle in profusion from fungus brought from 
Wadworth, oncaster, and shall be eee to send living s re cc to 
anyone dodirdea of the species. —E. G. BAyFrorD, Barnsley, 14th July 1898. 
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NOTE—BOTANY. 
Aliens, etc., in Lincolnshire.—Mr. A. Smith, of 24, Peaksfield 
Avenue, Grimsby, s me As, Le ensis, Camelina sativa, Lepidium 
15.—E. ADRIAN WOODRUFFE-PEACOCK, Caannye Sacw, gth July 1898. 
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