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den, at Bronx Park, the Chapter Herbarium was exhibited. It then con- 

 sisted of 153 sheets, divided among 52 genera, and a large amount of fine 

 material has since been received and will be mounted as time permits. The 

 Herbarium is felt by the officers to be an important work, as the future Sec- 

 retaries may not have access to large herbaria, and will need this in the 

 work of identification. Another development of the year has been the inclu- 

 sion of the study of the hepatics and lichens. This is a distinct evolution of 

 our Chapter work, and is in the nature of a wheel within a wheel. Both 

 groups of plants are found growing with the mosses, and are often sent in 

 for identification, consequently an effort was made to find some Chapter 

 member able to do the work. Mr. Barbour kindly offered to undertake the 

 hepatics, and already over sixty specimens have been sent to him for identi- 

 cation, and he is working up an enthusiastic circle. 



We all know that the lichens belong to an entirely distinct family, and 

 from a systematic standpoint do not come within our field, but there seemed 

 to be such an urgent demand for some one to give a helping hand, that Mrs. 

 Harris was prevailed upon to take up the work. Our Chapter is distmctly 

 a society for mutual help, and the more advanced are giving their time and 

 knowledge to those beginning the study of cryptogams, hoping, yea feeling 

 sure, that ere long those receiving help now will be able soon to help others, 

 and so pass on the work in ever widening circles. 



In accepting the Secretaryship for the coming year, it is with regret 

 that we part with our leader, Dr. Grout, who has always been lavish of his 

 time and energy in Chapter work, and from Mr. Collins, who has ever 

 promptly responded to calls made upon him. but I am sure we will cordially 

 unite with Dr. Best and Mr. Huntington, and give them our enthusiastic 

 support. The Chapter may be considered as fully organized, and its future 

 development now rests with each individual member. 



The first death among our number to be recorded is that of Rev. George 

 D. Hulst. He was President of the Department of Botany of the Brooklyn 

 Institute of Arts and Sciences, and his name will long be remembered bv 

 his contributions to our Chapter Harbarium. 



Attention is called to the unanimous adoption of the amendment, which 

 increases the Chapter dues to seventy-fine cents for active, and fifty cents 

 for associate members, It is hoped that all will class themselves in the 

 active ranks, and by a prompt renewal make the necessary funds available 

 in planning the year's expenses. 



Annie Morrii.l Smith. 



REPORT OF THE TREASURER. 



The following statement for the year 1900 is respectfully submitted; 



Receitts. 



By dues from members, $4". 75 



By cash on hand January i, 1S99, 5.49 



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