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tions resulting from long continued isolation on our own and other 
continents. 
The various species dwelt upon in this fascinating discourse, were 
abundantly illustrated with selected herbarium specimens, a feature 
greatly appreciated. 
As an instance of the northward extension of range in the present 
day, Mr. Fernald noted the Fringed Gentian in Central Maine, which 
he has seen to advance northward some fifty miles, under special 
conditions. 
In conclusion, it was stated that Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec, has in 
its flora about 75% of circumboreal species, the percentage gradually 
decreasing to about 50% on Mt. Desert, 21% in Vermont, and 17% 
in Connecticut and on Long Island. 
Mr. W. E. Britton, in a paper immediately following, entitled 
* Notes on the Flora of the North Haven Plains," elucidated the 
features of this region and its varying plant inhabitants. ‘This was 
accompanied by photographs and a catalogue of the plants which 
had been observed. 
Discussion on botanical matters in general was full of interest, and 
amply illustrated the advantages of such meetings. Moreover, an 
initial attendance of thirty-one botanists, quickly followed by a num- 
ber of applications for membership, gives promise of a permanent 
and active organization. 
Accurate and conscientious work upon a catalogue of the flora of 
the state being one of the most important objects of organization at 
this time, a committee was appointed by the President, pursuant to 
an article in the Constitution to collect and publish material for such 
work. 
The committee on the Phaenogamous and Vascular Cryptogamous 
plants is as follows: — Dr. C. B. Graves, New London ; Dr. E. H. 
Eames, Bridgeport; Mr. C. H. Bissell, Southington ; Mr. L. Andrews, 
Southington ; Mr. E. B. Harger, Oxford, and Mr. J. N. Bishop, Plain- 
ville. A committee to take charge of work upon the lower Crypto- 
gams will be announced later. It is hoped that anyone who can 
contribute specimens and information relating to the flora of Con- 
necticut, will communicate with a member of these committees. Aid 
of this kind will be gratefully received, and it is safe to say that the 
botanical world at large will, so far as its interest in this work is 
concerned, equally appreciate all such assistance. 
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT. 
