1890.] Editorial. 359 
—Wirtx this number of the AMERICAN NATURALIST we begin 
the publication of a serial catalogue of all current articles relating 
to the fauna of North America. Beginning with the year 188ọ, 
we intend as far as possible to place in classified order the titles 
of all articles which appear in American or European journals 
relating to the animals of North America and the West Indies. 
This list will be continued in succeeding numbers, taking up the 
different groups in ascending order, and then, when the series is 
complete, returning to the lowest forms again. For 1889 the 
list will be but little more than a bare catalogue, but beginning 
with 1890 each title will be followed by such hints at its contents 
as will make the bibliography more valuable to students. 
—TueE Marine Biological Laboratory has issued its annual 
report, in which it makes an exceedingly good showing. The 
laboratory was crowded last summer, and doubtless will be in 
the coming session. The trustees appeal for $7,000, enumer- 
ating as their chief needs an addition to the building, an increase 
in the library, and a steam launch. It is to be hoped that the 
funds will be forthcoming, but it is hardly fair that Boston should 
furnish them all. Last year both Philadelphia and Chicago fur- 
nished more students than Boston. Any subscriptions will be 
thankfully received by the Secretary, Miss A. D. Philipps, 12 
Marlboro street, Boston, Mass. 
—Tue House of Representatives has passed the bill appro-* 
priating about $200,000 for a zoological garden and park within 
the limits of the City of Washington. The location on Rock 
Creek is a good one, and under the direction of Mr. W. 2 
Hornaday, it should be a success. Zoological gardens mean the 
preservation of such animals as will breed in them from extinc- 
tion, as well as the instruction of the public. When a good 
price can be had for living wild animals, people living where 
they abound will have an interest in preserving them in a wild 
state. We understand that Professor Frank Baker will be pro- 
sector, and will have charge of the department of comparative 
anatomy in the United States National Museum. 
