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rare. It was discovered by Kiihelwein near Oranicubaun, in 
Middle Russia. It was thought by Ruprecht to come near the 
var. campestre and articum of C. arvensis, but considered a 
hybrid between arvensis and lamoswm by some German botanists, 
their usual way out of a difficulty in placing a plant. 
SPECIAL LECTURES. 
I. 20th November, 1885.—An LHvening with the Microscope. 
By Mr J. Wirson. 
II. 22d January, 1886.—Some Points of Insect Physiology. By 
Rev. R. Mu.uins. 
III. 19th February, 1886.—Human Anatomy and Physiology. 
By Mr J. RurHerrorp. 
IV. 19th March, 1886.—The Hye. By Dr J. Cunninauam. 
V. 9th April, 1886.—-Buttercups, Primroses, and Daisies. By 
Mr J. Witson. 
