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Decodon verticillatum, Swamp Loosestrife. 



Poutederia cordata, Pickerel Weed. 



Brasenia peltata, Watershleld. 



Nyraphfea odorata, Water Lily. 



Cletlira alnifolia, Sweet pepper Bush. 



Cassandra calyculata, ...... Leatherleaf. 



Cephalanthus occidentalis, . . . Buttonbush. 



Vacciuium occycoccus, Cranberry. 



Sarracenia purpurea, Sidesaddle Flower. 



Drosera longifolia Long-leaved Sundew. 



" rotundifolia, Round-leaved " 



Prof. George L. Goodale, of Harvard College, after 

 a few brief remarks on several of the plants which he 

 had noticed during the forenoon's ramble through these 

 woods, so rich with floral treasures and possessing so 

 many attractions not only to the student in botany but 

 the lover of the picturesque in natural scenery, gave an 

 interesting account of the cross fertilization of plants by 

 the agency of insects. 



Mr. J. J. H. Gregory, of Marblehead, expressed a 

 desire to bring to the notice of the Institute the impor- 

 tance of teaching children the distinctive characteristics 

 of the several poisonous plants and animals that are 

 occasionally met with in their rambles ; after some gen- 

 eral remarks on this subject, he introduced the following 

 resolution, which was adopted : — 



Resolved, That so much instruction relative to insects, 

 other animals and plants found in Massachusetts, should 

 be given in her common schools, as shall enable the com- 

 munity to protect itself from bodily harm and banish all 

 unnecessary fear. 



