EDITORIAL. 



I cannot let the first year of my editorial connection with 

 this Journal pass without saying a word of thanks to those 

 who have so ably helped me in my work, and to whom, indeed, 

 any value which it may possess is almost entirely due. I have 

 tried to follow carefully in the steps of my predecessor in the 

 carrying out of my editorial duties; and I trust not altogether 

 without success. 



As this is the only botanical Journal in which British 



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the wish of the editor for the time being that all information 

 regarding British plants should find a permanent record in its 

 pages, I feel justified in appealing to those interested in our 

 Flora to help me in securing this end. Much of the work done 

 by local societies must remain unknown to botanists in general, 

 unless some means be taken to bring it before their notice in 

 some readily accessible form. I may perhaps be allowed to add 

 that this Journal is still in need of financial support, and that 

 additional subscribers, as well as additional contributors, will 

 be welcome. 



JAMES BEIT TEN. 





