Chapter III: BOTANY.--Electricity in Agriculture.--By CLARENCE D. WARNER.--The

effect of currents of electricity upon the germination of seeds.
--Interesting experiments detailed, which can be easily repeated

Electricity in Horticulture.--The effect of the electric light on
vegetation, availability it may possess for the gardener

Pentapterygium Serpens.--A Himalayan flowering plant introduced
in England about ten years ago.--2 illustrations

The Perforation of Flowers.--What insects do to promote the
propagation of plants by perforating the flowers in search of
honey.--16 illustrations