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In Dr. Ward’s paper (/. c.) the above description is noted, but 
“Tule” is referred to Phragmites Phragmites (L.) Karst., an error 
which Dr. Ward writes me arose from the fact that he believed 
Becker’s specimens to belong to that genus and not to Scirpus. 
In this connection a note of interest may be found in the Am- 
erican Naturalist, 31: 227. 1897, in relation to stolons of Phrag- 
mites from islands in the Platte River, Nebraska, where it is stated 
that the long trailing stems, which are at first under ground, have 
become exposed by the erosion of the surrounding sand and now 
run over the surface as jointed stolons, with fibrous roots at the 
joints. 
A paper relating to the same subject may also be found ina 
recent number of the BULLETIN, in which is described and figured 
the culms and rhizomes of a supposed fossil grass.* A compari- 
son between certain of the figures which illustrate that paper and 
those now given are of interest and significance. 
Taking all the facts into consideration there seems to be but 
little doubt that most of the organisms described under the genus 
Caulinites should be regarded as belonging to the rhizomes ot 
grasses, sedges or rushes, and it is unfortunate that the generic 
name implies relationship with the Naiadaceae. 
Explanation of Plate 320. 
Figs. 1 I, 1a, Rhizome of 7rifsacum dactyloides L., from Great Falls of the Po- 
tomac, Maryland side, collected by Dr. Lester F, Ward, April 27, 1895.—Fig. 1, 
upper surface ; fig. I a, under surface of same. 
Figs. 2, 3. Caulinites digitatus Wat. Plant. Foss. Bass. Paris, £2. 79, figs. 71 9- 
Fig. 4. Arundo (Donax) Goepperti (Miinst.) Heer, Fl. Tert. Helvet. 1: /. 23+ 
FE: 5: 
Proceedings of the Club, 
Turspay EVENING, OcTOBER 12, 1897. 
The first meeting of the Club, after the summer vacation, was 
held in its new quarters at the College of Pharmacy. The Presi- 
dent occupied the chair and 24 persons were present. Inthe ab- 
sence of the Secretary, Mr. Willard N. Clute was elected Secretary 
pro-tem. 
* A new Fossil Grass from Staten Island. Arthur Hollick, Bull. Torrey Bot Gaby 
24: —— ph. 298. 1897. : 
