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the flora of the region about White Plains, N. Y. It was unani- 
mously resolved to accept the collection. 
The following were elected active members: Miss Emma J. 
Thompson, Dr. O. G. Harrison, Mr. C. C. Curtiss, Miss Effie A. 
Southworth, Miss Jean K. Howell, Miss Theresa Gertrude Wil- 
liamson, Miss Helen M. Ingersoll and Mr. Frank A. Pollard. 
The first paper of the evening, entitled “The Flora of Wil- — 
loughby Lake and Mountain,” was then read by Dr. Rusby. The 
paper was illustrated by a number of lantern views. 
The President remarked that the paper was very interesting in 
its reference to new forms. Dr. Britton said that the reference to 
Campanula rotundifolia recalled his observations in New York and 
elsewhere that this species grew not alone on rocky banks, but in 
meadows. Dr. Rusby replied that this was true to a limited 
extent at Willoughby, and that the banks upon which it grew 
were themselves grassy. Miss Kellogg confirmed this statement. 
Mrs. Britton stated that along the Intercolonial Railway in Nova 
_ Scotia she had noticed plants three feet high growing in thick 
grass. 
_ The second paper, entitled “The Seeds of Some Native Or- 
chids,” illustrated by drawings and microscope slides, was then 
read by Mr. Carlton C. Curtiss. 
TuEspAy, DECEMBER 13, 1892. 
Dr. Brtiton announced to the Club the death of Dr. John S. 
Newberry, for many years president of the Club, which took place 
on December 7th, after a prolonged illness. Dr. Britton remarked 
on the invaluable services rendered to botanical science by Dr. 
Newberry. A committee consisting of the president, Dr. Allen 
and Dr Britton was appointed to prepare an account of his life ’ 
and works for publication in the BULLETIN. 
Miss Helen Desmond Nelson was elected an active member 
and Prof. George B. Aiton, of Minneapolis, Minn., a correspond- 
ing member. 
_ Reading of communications followed, the first being a paper _ 
by Dr. Emily L. Gregory, entitled. “Notes on Aiccia.” Some _ 
valuable additions were made t to our knowledge of the Jas of : 
