56 ERYTHKA. 



ordered printed in the leading botanical journals of the country: — 



"It is with extreme sorrow and heartfelt regret that we learn of 

 the de:i.th of our friend and colleague, Mr. Gilbert H. Hicks. To 

 all of us he was known intimately as an earnest co-worker in the 

 field of science, and a genial member of our social organizations. 

 His energy, earnestness, and conscientiousness in scientific work 

 commanded our approval, and secured recognition for him in all 

 scientific circles as an able investigator. He had already done 

 much to advance knowledge in his chosen line of work, and we feel 

 that the cause of science has lost greatly by his untimely death. 



" Much of his work, though of a high scientific character, had 

 been so directed as to yield results of the greatest practical value in 

 the production of food crops, and was intended to lighten in some 

 degree the burden of struggling humanity. As a botanist, his keen 

 appreciation of practical problems and his extensive knowledge of 

 plant life well fitted him for this work for the people; and not only 

 has science lost by his death, but all tillers of the soil, those who 

 plow, sow, and reap, have lost a true friend and counselor. 



" Yet to us, his daily associates, the loss is greatest. We shall 

 miss his cheery greetings, his companionship, his counsel. It is thus 

 with feelings of deepest sorrow and regret that we have learned that 

 he has been taken from us while yet in the prime and vigor of early 

 manhood. To his sorrowing family we desire to express our heart- 

 felt sympathy and condolence. We realize how inexpressibly great 

 the loss has been to them, and we mourn with them. 



" Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions be sent to the 

 family of the deceased, and to the various botanical magazines of 

 this country." 



Charles L. Pollard, 

 Secretary, Washington Botanical Club. 



