Woodward, A. S-—Notes on some Post-Liassic Species of Acrodus. Geol. 
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some length, and amply illustrated. Many a botanist will He 
find a fuller account of the curious “ bulliform cells” of the grass- 
The ant of the ater | is well adapted to the purpose of t 
book, and no farmer need hesitate to purchase it for fear of i 
being too technical. The mechanical execution of the book is — 
good, the illustrations are accurate, and the printing is fede: done a 
upon good paper. Some typographical errors mar the pages 
here and there; but these can easily be corrected in a seco 
edition, which will certainly be demanded. The author is to 
congratulated upon the successful completion of this valuab 
book. The second part will be looked for with keen interest. 
Charles E. Bessey. 
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