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1. Inaugural Lecture—Botany in its Relation to Horticulture. By 
D. McAlpine... ase ah wes is Hs 7 
2. Our Indigenous Plants in Relation to Horticulture. By Baron 
von Mueller, K.C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S., &c.... wes wx: 19 
3. Undeveloped Sources of Wealth. By Joseph Harris, M.L.A. .,. 22. 
4, Manuresand Manuring. By A. N. Pearson, Government Agricul- 
tural Chemist .., “us wes nee aii ve A 
5, Economic Entomology: Some Advantages to be derived from 
its Study. By C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H-S., Government 
Entomologist ... sc ae nes aes oe 64 
6. Glimpses of some British Botanical Gardens and their Conser- 
vatories. By W. R.z steels F.L.§., Director Melbourne 
Botanic Gardens “a ae 75 
7. Victorian Land in its Relation to Cultural Effort. By Ambrose 
. Neate ons eae eee we «86 
8. The Commercial Aspect of Beanie oa L. Ty Sues 
Bee-keepers’ Supply Association .. a. 98 
Appendix : Prize Essays by Student A. E. Bennett ... .» 101 
