272 THE JOURNAL OF BOTANY 
Tux part of Minnesota Botanical Studies issued in May contains 
the following papers: ‘‘ Lichens of North-western Minnesota,” by 
Bruce Finck; ‘“Coralline vere of Port Renfrew,” by K. Yendo 
(6 plates) ; ‘‘ Observations on Pterygophora,” by Conway Macmillan 
(5 plates). 
Unper the title Vegetationsansichten aus Deutschostafrika, Herr 
ngelmann of Leipzig has lately published a very useful 
ardly be overestimated. mong the more striking individual 
forms represented may be mentioned palms of different kinds, 
Euphorbias (Z. Stuhlmannii must be a very striking figure in the 
landscape), Sterculia appendiculata, Dracaena usambaremsis, Lobelia 
Volkensii, Cussonia spicata, Platyceriwm elephantotis, Juniperus procera, 
Erica kingariensis, and r contributes 
a short account of the representations, and of the vegetation which 
goes to make up the general effect of the pictures. Schools as 
ll as botanical institutions would do well to obtain this in- 
structive collection. 
Mr. Tuomas Cosruey has published Sketches of Southport “‘ and 
other poems,” one of which is devoted to the flora of the neigh- 
bourhood. This includes 
‘‘The cowslip, with a pearl in every ear, 
The harebell, beautiful in form and hue, 
and also ‘‘ rare plants ”’ 
‘That only in the richest soils are found— 
Valerian, bugloss, hounds-tongue, pimpernel, 
Loosestrife, anemone, angelica, 
undew, and meadowsweet, and betony.”’ 
Mr. Costley’s favourite flower is Vinca major, whose praises he sings 
in six verses, each with the refrain 
‘Hurrah for the peerless periwinkle! ” 
Correct 
was stated on p. 167 that Germany was unrepresented in the list 
red Bowyer Barton, M.D., F.R.C.S., & f Brechin- 
place, South Kensington.—Times. » &C., O so 
