12 CHELTENHAM COLLEGE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY, 
BOTANICAL SECTION. 
EPESECOMES Sy oe i oe J. R. Wynne-Epwarps, Esa. 
Secretary - - - - E, W. Sparrow. 
PRIZE will be given for the greatest number of 
plants in flower, found and identified during 
the Summer term. Plants should be brought to 
the Museum on whole-school days, between 2 
and 2.30, and placed in the pots provided for 
the purpose. The Secretary will be there on 
Mondays and Fridays to give any information 
required. Those who intend to compete 
should speak to Mr. Wynne-Edwards about it, as early as possible in 
the term. 
_ It was decided at the beginning of the Lent term that the Orni- 
thological and Botanical Sections should unite forces, and three very 
“successful meetings have resulted. 
On Saturday, the 18th of February, about thirty members were 
Present at a meeting at Christowe. Mr. Wynne-Edwards gave an in- 
1 oductory lecture on Botany. He began by explaining the uses of 
the different parts of a flower. The stamens and pistil are necessary 
j for the production of seeds, but the bright petals only served to attract 
insects. A little study of these parts is the only necessary prelude to 
he study of Botany. Mr. Wynne-Edwards advised those who inten- 
jded to start the subject to compete for the prize offered next term. 
| thorough knowledge of the names of flowers, and the way of iden- 
\tifying them can be got most quickly and pleasantly while making a 
\eollection. A Summer’s flower hunting, with the necessary indentifi- 
Jeation and classification, would make the foundation of a sound 
|Botanical knowledge. For those who had the time it would be inte- 
