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 MOSSES. By Dr. Beaithwaite, F.L.S. 

 GRASSES, "'s; By Prof. Buckman. ' 

 FUNGI. By Wokthtngton G. Smith, F.L.S. 

 LICHENS. f By Rev. James Crombie, F.L.S. 

 SEAWEEDS. By W. H. Gkattanx. 



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