The first issue of The Michigan Botanist, published by The Michigan Botanical Club, appeared in March, 1962 (the actual date of mailing was February 21, 1962). Volume I was composed of two issues but starting with Volume II the periodical is scheduled to be published on a quarterly basis, the size of each issue depending upon the number of manuscripts accepted for publication, and upon the size of the subscription list. Annual subscriptions are $2; single copies of the first two issues are listed at $1.00.