20 REPORTS OF SECTIONS 
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besides the collection and classification of specimens, it is 
proposed to hold combined meetings, from time to time, with 
the Microscopical Section. In this way opportunities will be 
given for observing and learning something about the minute 
inner structure of plants. 
In addition to this new departure, prizes will also be offered, 
if a sufficient number of names are sent in, for :— 
r. An account of the: life-history of some plant or plants 
grown from a seed during the year. The account 1s to be 
accompanied by sketches representing the various stages of 
growth. Suitable for this purpose are the bean, pea, acorn, 
crocus, hyacinth, &c. They may be grown at first in glasses, 
and afterwards planted in pots. The record should include an 
account of the order in which the plant develops, action of 
light, &c. Diagrams should be given of the seed, early growth, 
full growth, leaves, flower, &c. The President will be glad to 
give information as to means of obtaining seeds, glasses, and 
other necessaries. 
- 5, Aseries of coloured drawings, of not less than six plants, 
wild or cultivated. The drawing and colouring to be done 
directly from the plants themselves. If any member wishes to 
do microscopic work, drawings of self-cut and selfmounted 
sections of some one plant or series of plants may be substituted. 
Any one wishing to join the section should give in his name 
as soon as possible, and state for which prize or prizes he 
intends to compete. No one who does not intend to do some 
kind of real botanical work will in future be considered a 
member of the section, 
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT. 
E. C. Walters gained the prize, with 87 marks; K. W. 
Harvey being second, with 64. Circumstances have unfor- 
tunately prevented much work being done by Juniors in the 
past year, but it is hoped there may be a better record in 
the coming season. 
