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The collection of crocuses is mainly the gift of George Maw, Esq., 
For constant and liberal contributions of bulbs of all kinds Kew is 
indebted to Edward Whittall, Esq., of myrna. 
The collection of herbaceous panja i is intense for inspection and it 
is not permitted to gather specimens. To 
students a limited collection, where this restrietion is not enforced, was 
made in 1880 on the ground leaping the Herbarium, Admission to 
this *Students' Garden” may during the summer months be obtained 
on application at the Curator’s office on Kew Gr 
The total number of herbaceous flowering "e now in cultivation 
at Kew is approximately 6000, including 1000 well marked varieties 
Since 1835 lists of seeds available for exchange with other botanical 
establishments haye been issued annually. 
British Fergin -Flora— The fourth volume of Mr. G. Massee's new 
PE Flora has appeared. In this volume the three families 
— c, Ve beth at and Discomycetes are reviewed, and 
3 genera and to spe 
"| and Ascomycetes, 97 getters ra and 660 spétles. The genera lolo, 
and Masseea, previvtely only recorded from America, have been added 
to the British list, 
Pay of Employés.—On the recommendation of the First Commissioner 
ne Her meg s Works Es. Publie Buildings, the 'Treasury has agreed 
o the minimum wage <ew being raised to 21s. In addition to 
this both Tabiin and ina rs receive gratuitous medical attendance 
during Miri sick pay according to length of service and extra pay 
when employed on Sundays. On the other hand retirement at 60 is 
compulsory, and pensions in the shape of “ compassionate allowances ” 
e d by the Superannuation Act, e which only allows a 
gratuity of one week's pay for each year of se 
. It will be interesting to trace the gradual Hid of me at Kew since 
1841, when it became a national establishment, 
YEAR. LABOURERS. GARDENERS. 
8, i 
B - - -= - 12 12 
= " - - 14 mee 
- - i : ` 15 14 
- - B - 17 16 
T cS * x i 18 
- - E 18-20 — 
e - ue - | 19-20 ——— 
á & Š $ 21 21 
