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parent and A'', coerulea as seed parent. The resulting cross 

 was in most points a fine blend between the two parents, 

 though in some details, it seemed to sway more to one than 

 to another. The stock had been placed in the hands of 

 Messrs. Dreer for distribution. The second hybrid had N. 

 zansibariensis as pollen parent and N. elcgans as seed parent. 

 The hybrid bore flowers of large size, and very attractive 

 appearance. The third hybrid was a cross between A^ 

 capensis and A'^. zauzibariensis. 



Dr. Conard then described a set of hybrid cannas from 

 the Conard and Jones Nurseries at West Grove. Many of 

 their recent hybrids were shown, but the special and newest 

 triumph was considered to be Canna "Mont Blanc," an 

 almost pure white form, which would soon be placed on the 

 market. 



The director of the University Garden then announced 

 the donation to it by Mr. Roberts Le Boutillier of his large 

 and valuable collection of orchids, palms and ferns. These 

 included about 270 specimens and 158 species, many of the 

 plants being of large size. He then drew attention to a col- 

 lection he had recently secured in London, including species 

 of Calamus, Masdevallia, Bromelia, Gleichenia, etc. 



Dr. Harshberger exhibited several parasitic and saprophy- 

 tic fungi, including Polyporns sulphitrciis, Agaricus mclleus, 

 etc. 



October 18. Dr. ]\Iiller in the chair. Mr. Benjamin 

 Pascal spoke on "Lumbering in the Forests of Maine." He 

 described the geographical features and plant relationships 

 observed from Portland northward, and specially as seen 

 around Rangeley Lakes. Judicious fire laws were enforced 

 alike for railroad companies and the general public. Large 

 areas of white pine had been cut out, but the red pine still 

 existed in quantity. The white cedar was being extensively 

 cut for shingle purposes, but the hemlock, larch, striped 

 maple and birches were still abundant over some areas. 



Dr. Harshberger then spoke on "The Structure. Repro- 



