712 NOTES AND EXHIBITS. 



Dr. E. Cuthbert Hall exhibited a selected collection of flower- 

 ing Carnations, representing some of the results of experiments 

 in hybridisation which he had been carrying out for several 

 years. 



On the invitation of the President, Mr. F. Fox, a professional 

 snake collector, who has succeeded in rendering himself immune 

 to snake-poison, gave an exhibition of his fearlessness and 

 dexterity in handling venomous snakes {Hoploceiohalus curtus). 



