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this insect in its various states are given, and a full account of its- 

 life-historv, and the injuries done to Elm-trees by its i^rubs. It is known 

 to entomologists as Galerncella luteola, and it is fortunately unknown in. 

 this country. — G. S. S. 



ElliOttia racemosa (Amer. Gard. xxii. pp. 631 ; 14 9 1901). — A 

 note on the recent rediscovery of this genus of a single species by Mr. 

 R. M. Harper in Georgia, U.S.A. This plant belongs to the Heath 

 family, and is closely related to the more northern genus Ledum (Labrador 

 Tea). It is a branching shrub, with deep-green leaves and sho^^y white 

 flowers. 



It was originally discovered in Georgia early last century, but was 

 thought to be extinct in a wild state, until recently discovered again. 

 (For further details see Dr. Small in Journal of New York Botanic 

 Gardens, August 1901). According to Dr. Small, the fruit of this genus 

 is still unknown to science. 



There are three plants of Elliottia in cultivation with Mr. P. J. Berck- 

 mans of Augusta, Ga., and possibly one at Kew. — C. C. H. 



EpidendPUm OSmanthum, Rodrig. By Sir J. D. Hooker {Bot. Mag. 

 tab. 7792). — Nat. ord. Orchidcce ; tribe Epidendrece. Native of the 

 forests of Brazil. It was introduced by Sander, 1899. Flowered at Kew 

 1900. The flowers are odoriferous and aromatic, lastino- about two 

 months. They are about 2 inches long ; sepals and petals yellow streaked 

 with red, lip being white sufi'used with red. — G. H. 



Eremurus. By M. S. Mottet {Joitr. Soc. Nat. Hort. Fr. p. 804).-- 

 A capital botanical-horticultural monograph on Eremurus. The author 

 wisely adopts this title, as no doubt amongst many of the so-called species in^ 

 Section 2, Hcnniitgia, are some which are only varieties (possibly hybri- 

 dised) of E. rohustus. It is the best record of the genus we have seen. 



G. P. 



Erigeron Coulteri. By S. Arnott {Gard. Chron. No. 762, 

 p. 99, fig. 32, 3; 8/ 1901). — A recent introduction from Colorado, and 

 said to be " one of the most promising hardy flowers introduced into- 

 cultivation this season." It has soft white flowers, and is of a close tufted 

 habit of growth. — G. S. S. 



Eriocaulon decangulare, L. By Theo. Holm {Bot. Gaz. vol. xxxi. 

 p. 17 ; No. 1. — An anatomical study (with 5 figs.). This deals with the 

 structure of root, rhizome, scape, and prophyllum (bract). — G. H. 



Erythronium, A Contribution to the Life-history of. By 



J. H. Schatfner {Bot. Gai. vol. xxxi. p. 369 ; No. 6 ; 6 plates).— Describes 

 karyokinesis in the bulb ; development of the megasporangium Sec. ; and 

 the development of the embryo. — G. H. 



Ether, Forcing- of Plants by means of. By H. Dauthenay {Bcr.. 

 Hort. pp. 350, 351 ; Aug. 1901). — Abstract of results obtained by Prof.. 



