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were present. Mr. Macoun directed special attention to the 

 hedges near the poultry houses and to the different groups of 

 trees and shrubs in the Arboretum, or Botanic Garden. The 

 various beds of late flowering plants in the central lawn, such as 

 cannas, asters, etc., were much admired. An interesting feature 

 of the excursion was a visit to the new horticultural building. 

 Here everyone was treated to a liberal supply of plums, apples 

 and melons. The musk melons were in fine condition and, of 

 course, were very much enjo3^ed. While in the building short 

 addresses were delivered by Dr. Fletcher and Mr. Macoun. 

 Dr. Fletcher outlined some of the work which is carried on at the 

 Farm, referring particularly to that of horticulture bv Mr. 

 Macoun, the Horticulturist, and spoke in high terms of the 

 success which had attended his efforts in developing that branch 

 of agriculture in Canada. Mr. Macoun explained the objects 

 of the new building and said that he hoped during coming 

 seasons to have on exhibition samples of the different kinds of 

 vegetables and fruits which were best grown in the Ottawa 

 district. These would be shown in glass covered cases and 

 could be seen in their proper season. He hoped also to have 

 meetings of horticulturists, from time to tiine, in the building, 

 when the new car line to the Farm is in operation. Froin the 

 standpoint of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club, the excursion 

 was a most unique one, and was much enjoyed by all the inembers 

 who were present. It is to be hoped that another joint excursion 

 of the two societies may be arranged for at some future date not 

 too far distant. 



A. G. 



SUB-EXCURSION TO BeAVER MeADOW AND FaIRY LaKE. 



The second of the autumn excursions of the Club was held 

 to Beaver Meadow and Fairy Lake, on Saturday, September 

 19th, under the leadership of the President, Mr. A. E. Attwood. 



The day was ideal, a timely rain the previous night having 

 cleared the air of the dense and oppressive smoke with which the 

 forest fires had obscured everything. Over sixty members and 

 others, including a strong representation from the Normal School, 

 availed themselves of the opportunity for a pleasant outing, 

 in a hunting ground well and favorably known to all of the older 

 meinbers. While this is not the season for the best results from 

 the collector's standpoint, there was nevertheless much to be 

 observed; and the freshness of this retreat was particularly 

 remarked upon, in view of the general parched condition of 

 vegetation, owing to the long-continued drought. After some 

 time spent in skirmishing in the woods flanking the meadow, 



