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THE MEDITERRANEAN NATURALIST. 
A Monthly Journal of Natural Science. Subscription 5/- per annum. 
Contents- August. Contents-September. 
Page 
1 Cyprus. — Lt. Gen. Sir R. Biddulpb, G.C.M.G., C.B. 29 
2 The Culture of Figs -W„ F. Massey 
•1 The Origin and Character of the Sahara. — Dr. John 
Murray. 
4 Notes and News.— A. new fossil deer. — The wea- 
ther in Algeria.— Prizes of the French Academy. 
-Prof. Crova on diffused light.— Civil honours 
for scientific men &c. & c. 
33 
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1 Theories of Mountain Formation— T. Mellard Reade 
C.E., F.G.S., etc. 
45 
5 Observations on the Geology of the Maltese Islands 
—John H„ Cooke. 
-6 Discovery of fossil remains at Arpino. 
7 Insect plagues around the Mediterranean. 
S J\ews of the Month:— Earthquake in Verona.— Dr. 
Johnston-La vis’s new work.— French zoological 
stations.— Atmospheric effects in the Mediter- 
ranean.— A new fungus parasite &c, &c. 
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2 Observations on the Geology of the Maltese Islands 
—John H, Cooke . ' 48 
3 Cyprus, (oont.) — Lt. Gen. R. Biddulph, G.C.M.G., C.B. 51 
4 Rare occurrence of Ophrs Apif era . 53 
5 Science Gossip :— Acclimatation of the reindeer in 
Bavaria— British trade with Northern Africa— 
The Balearic Isles— The potatoe disease—' La 
Neptunia” — Discovery of a prehistoric burial 
ground near Palermo— Temperature of the Me- 
diterranean, etc. etc 53 
6 The Eruption of Vesuvius 1891— Dr. H. J. Jobnston- 
Lavis, M.D.. M.R.C.S., B.Sc., F.G.S., etc. . . M 
7 Notes on the recent foraminifera of Malta— Messrs 
Earland & J. H. Cooke . . .57 
8 News of the Month : — Crova on diffused light— The 
Geological Society of Germany— International 
Geographical Congress — Erica Med iterra r > >; . < i c 59 
9 Books &c. received . > 
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