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Dr. N. L. Britton proposed a number of new species of Cyper- — 
acez, reducing two others, and contributing a large number of in- 
teresting notes upon this family. 
Dr. Britton also upheld Pursh’s Lalium umbellatum, which has 
usually been accepted in herbaria as L. Philadelphicum. His 
position was supported by numerous specimens, and was endorsed 
by Mr. Rydberg. 
Turspay Eveninc, FEBRuARY II, 1896. 
The President occupied the chair and there were 38 persons 
present. 
Miss E. J. Stone and Miss Susie E. Brown were elected active 
members. 
Mr. A. A. Heller read his announced paper, “ Botanizing in 
Hawaii.’ The paper was illustrated by lantern views and was 
listened to with great interest. It was discussed by the President, 
Dr. Britton, Mr. Gilbert and the Secretary, after which Mr. Heller 
communicated furthed observations on the subject. 
Mr. Arthur Hollick was unable to be present to read his paper 
entitled “ Leguminous Pods from the Yellow Gravel Sandstone at 
Bridgeton, N. J.” In his place Dr. Britton presented the chief 
points in connection with the subject, exhibiting specimens of the 
fossils. The paper is published in this issue of the BULLETIN. 
Mr. B. D. Gilbert announced that he had brought to the meet- 
ing some specimens of a peculiar species of Ophioglossum from 
Iceland, which he invited the members to examine. ° 
Index to recent Literature relating to American Botany: 
Bastin, E. S. and Trimble, H. A Contribution to the Knowledge of 
some North American Coniferae. Am. Journ, Pharm. 68: 65-72- 
J. 9. Fo 1896. 
Bescherelle, E. Essai sur le genre Calymperes. Ann. des Sci. Nat. — 
(8) 1: 247-308. 1895. 
Four species from the United States are recognized, C. disesyoviae, C, Donnellit, 
C. Richardi and C, Brittoniae, Besch. a new species, collected by J. D. Smith in 
in Florida in 1880. C. crispum is referred to piguiees crispus Aust, as origi- 
nally described. 
