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periodical is desirable, to contain short articles and notes with spe- 

 cial reference to the study of the local flora, thus covering the 

 ground occupied by the Bulletin at its establishment in 1870. 



" Resolved : That the editors be authorized and requested to 

 proceed at once with the publication of such a periodical and to 

 designate an editor for it from their number. 



u Resolved : That until further advised by the Club, the 

 editors be instructed to print not more than twelve pages per month 

 in an edition not to exceed five hundred copies, and to accept sub- 

 scriptions for said periodical at one dollar per annum. 



" Resolved : That this periodical bear the name ' Torreya ' in 

 honor of Dr. John Torrey, the founder of the Club." 



Wednesday, January 30, 1901 



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at 4 p. m. Dr. T. F. Allen presided ; 26 persons were present. 



Two new members were elected : 



Mr. George Wirsing, 104 Bowers St., Jersey City. 



Dr. Allen made to the Club a suggestion that he donate his 

 collection of Characeae to the Botanical Garden to ensure its pres- 

 ervation. It contains numerous specimens from all over the world, 



and very many type specimens. 



Dr. Britton remarked that this collection is one of the most 

 complete and authoritative in existence, and would be a valuable 



accession to the Garden. 



Dr. Underwood reported an interview with the Librarian of 

 Columbia University, who accepts the proposition of January 8th, 



regarding future exchanges. 



It was thereupon moved and adopted that the future exchanges 

 of the Club become the property of the Botanical Garden (except 

 in case of sets which are already in part the property of Columbia 

 University) with the proviso that the Garden reciprocate by allow- 

 ing to all members of the Club, full and free access to the Garden 



Library. 



On motion of Dr. Underwood, elections were made and reso- 

 lutions were adopted as follows : 



1. Dr. N. L. Britton was made one of the Board of Editors. 



