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Phragmites communis, Trin. A few patches of about 6 stems 

 were found in a swamp 4 miles past Casselman. 



Glyceria elongata, Trin. Large beds of this elegant and rare 

 grass occur along the streams running into the Nation river, along both 

 banks, at Casselman. Specimens were found at the same place by 

 Mr. Fletcher ten years ago, but it had not been collected since till 

 rediscovered again this year by Prof. Macoun and Mr. Scott. 



Aspidium aculeatum, Swartz, var. Braunii, Koch. Several fine 

 specimens of this fern, together with Comptosorus rhizophy/lus, Link, 

 and Asplenium Trichomams^ L. were found on September 22nd in a 

 ravine near old Chelsea. 



In conclusion the leaders beg to express the regret they feel that 



Mr. Wm. Scott has left Ottawa to reside in Toronto, knowing how much 



the section owes to the energetic and enthusiastic manner in which he 



has assisted of late years in working up the flora of the Ottawa district. 



They trust, however, that he may find it possible to join us in many 



future excursions. 



R. B. WHYTE, ) 



TOHN CRAIG, \ Leaders. 



R. H. COWLEY, I 



FIRST EXCURSION, 1894. 



Of the many delightful excursions held by the Ottawa Field- 

 Naturalists' Club during the fifteen years of its active and prosperous 

 existence, that of Saturday, May 26th, may well be awarded a first place 

 as a typical Outing. It was not quite so large as that of last May, 

 but in addition to the ordinary train accomodation, three special cars 

 were required to convey the happy and enthusiastic party of Nature's 

 students and admirers. Leaving the city at 1.30 p.m. the Chelsea 

 station was soon reached and Vice-President Shutt announced the pro- 

 gramme of the afternoon. The members rapidly dispersed through the 

 adjoining fields and groves, armed with plant-boxes, insect-nets, ham- 

 mers, cameras, sketch-books and other impedimenta. The Gatineau 

 river, here flowing through a picturesque gorge in the forest-clad hills, 

 naturally attracted a large proportion of the party, and the beautiful 

 falls and rapids over which the swift waters madly rush, called forth 

 many exclamations of genuine pleasure and admiration. It was an 



