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in identifying material, so that the presence of new forms, or of old forms in a new habitat may be promptly recognized.

The expense of Dr. Sterki's services for the purpose mentioned, would be about $150.00, and I would respectfully recommend that an allottment of the sum mentioned he made for the purpose designated.)

(No real study had been given to this portion of the collection, which is rich and valuable, since the days of Binney, Prime and Blaud, and the confusion is such that reform is very urgently needed, and can only be given by one who has made a special study of the subject.)