Roper, F.L.S., whose interest and enthusiasm continue 

 unabated. 



Demonstrations upon " Wild Spring Flowers," and 

 " Wild Summer Flowers," were given by Miss Roper on 

 April 27th and June 15th, to audiences, which filled the room. 

 One well established and pleasing feature is the increasing 

 number of regular visitors, who take advantage of the exhibits 

 to refresh their knowledge of wild flowers. Many times 

 during the year have working men, and even quite young 

 people taken considerable trouble to collect specimens for the 

 wild flower case, and although all contributions cannot 

 always be exhibited, the spirit of unselfishness thus manifested 

 is encouraged, and heartily appreciated. 



Economic Biology. 



Numerous enquiries have been received during the year 

 respecting insect and fungoid pests, and whenever possible 

 they have been fully answered and remedial measures sug- 

 gested. The collection of gums and resins has been increased 

 by the gift of a fine series from Mr. Norman Wills. A series 

 of seeds, oil derivatives, and meal residues has been presented 

 by Mr. E. Hellier. It serves to show the source of origin of 

 various oils and food stuffs in common use. 



Messrs. Humphries & Bobbett, and Messrs. Grace Bros., 

 have brought together a collection of wheats, and a series of 

 products, illustrating the main milling processes, by which 

 flour is produced, and foreign material taken out. The 

 whole collection was mounted in special exhibition bottles at 

 the expense of the two firms, and presented to the Museum. 



A diagram illustrating the whole process of milling opera- 

 tions has been specially drawn to show the various stages at 

 which the several products are obtained and is now 



