257 [YerriU. 



Columba. 



Geotrygon. 



Columba montana Linn. Nearly if not quite identical with the 

 specimens from Jamaica. 



Zenaida. 

 Columba zenaida Bon. 



ChamcEj^ilea. 

 Columba passerina Linn. 



Ardea. 



Ardea egretta Gmel. 

 Ardea ccerulea Linn. 

 Ardea exilis Gmel. 



Aramus. 



Aramus giganteus Bon. 



Tringa. 



Tringoides. 

 Tringa macularia. Several specimens. 



Gallinula. 



Gallinula galeata Licht. 

 Gallinula martinica Linn. 



Rallus. 



Rallus carolinus Linn. 



Prof. A. E. YerriU gave an account of a new Preservative 

 Solution which he had invented as a substitute for alcohol in 

 the preservation of Natural History specimens. 



After having made many experiments with a variety of substances, 

 the only entirely satisfactory results were obtained with one of the 

 simplest and cheapest solutions. For convenience the two followiuf 

 solutions may be prepared. 



SOLUTION KO. I. 



Water 1 gallon. 



Common Salt 2i lbs.. 



Nitre 4 oz. 



Dissolve either by heat, or at ordinary temperatures. Filter the 

 solution through paper, or some other medium to render it bright and 

 clear. 



This is the standard solution, and may be kept in quantity. 



PEOCEEDINGS B. S. N. H —VOL. X. 17 MAY, 18G6. 



