THE FLORA OF LEICESTERSHIRE. 
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as the forces to which they are exposed are alike, and unlike 
in proportion as these forces are unlike ; and so there neces¬ 
sarily results, that unity in variety by which the vertebral 
column is from the beginning characterised.” 
THE FLORA OF LEICESTERSHIRE.* 
This year witnesses the publication of another of our 
County I’loras, the Leicestershire Flora having been compiled 
by Messrs. F. T. Mott, F.R.G.S.; E. F. Cooper, F.L.S.; 
Tlios. Carter, LL.B.; J. E. M. Finch, M.D.; and C. AY. 
Cooper, M.B. 
The last Flora of the County was that written by Miss 
Mary Kirby in 1850. Since that time the Rev. AY. H. Coleman 
worked at the county, and prepared a manuscript flora, which 
forms the basis of the present book. 
The plan of the Flora is as follows :—The first line gives 
the generic and specific name, with the authority for the 
name, followed by the census number of the species, and then 
by the English name. The second line gives its estimated 
relation to the indigenous Flora of the County, i.e., Native, 
Denizen, Colonist, Alien, Casual, followed by its known 
distribution through the twelve botanical districts of the 
county, the records being divided into three periods—the old, 
which terminates with the year 1820; the middle, ending 
with the year 1850 ; and lastly, the recent period. A capital 
letter indicates whether the plant is Annual, Biennial, etc., 
and then the time of flowering is given. 
The third line gives its usual habitats, the colour of its 
flowers, and its estimated frequency. 
The following lines give the localities, such synonyms as 
seem important, and editorial remarks. 
The Introduction consists of an account of the Botanical 
divisions and districts, with the recorded number of the 
species for each district. A geological map is appended. 
Then follows the Flora proper. This is printed in clear bold 
type—very refreshing to eyes weary with glancing over the 
older Floras—and with few misprints. Notwithstanding the 
amount of labour spent upon the county, the results, however, 
appear rather meagre. Leicestershire, like Northamptonshire, 
is probably too well cultivated to yield many treasures. The 
* The Flora of Leicestershire, including the Cryptogams. By F. T. 
Mott, F.R.G.S.; E. F. Cooper, F.L.S.; Tlios. Carter, LL.B.; J. E. 
M. Finch, M.D.; and C. W. Cooper, M.B. London: Williams and 
Norgate. Price 15s. 
