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He also submitted fertile specimens of Peltidea aphthosa (Linn.) 
Ach., and Peltigera horizontalis (Linn.) Hoffm., from the 
neighbourhood of Largs. 
The Chairman showed specimens of Ralfsia verrucosa, Aresch., 
from the sea-shore at Seamill. 
Mr. R. S. Wishart, M.A., exhibited an interesting series of 
Grasses, including Digitaria humifusa, Pers., Setaria verticillata, 
Beauy., and Glyceria plicata, Fr., var. pedicellata, Towns., from 
Boulogne-sur-mer, with allied British species for comparison. 
The following papers were submitted :— 
* Notes on the Anatomy of a form of Cyclopean, with Remarks 
on the Significance of Cyclopeans.” By R. Broom, M.B., C.M., 
B.Sc., Hillgrove, New South Wales. (See page 31.) 
* Meteorological Notes, and Remarks upon the Weather during 
the year 1893, with its General Effects upon Vegetation.” By 
Mr. James Whitton, Superintendent of Parks. (See page 16.) 
“The Homologies of Flowering-Plants and Cryptogams.” 
By Rev. A. 8. Wilson, M.A., B.Sc. 
““The Peronosporee of North Ayrshire.” By Mr, D. A. 
Boyd, Vice-President. (See page 28.) 
