258 DAVENPORT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. 



tary of the Smithsonian Institution and an honorary member ot 

 the Academy, the following resolutions, drafted by a committee 

 appointed by the President for that purpose, were unanimously 

 adopted, ^^z : 



Whereas, It is fitting that an institution professedly devoted to the 

 cultivation of Science, should honor the memory of those who. having 

 been eminent in promoting its advancement by their zeal and talents, 

 have ceased from their labors ; and. 



Whereas, Prof. Joseph Henry, for more than thirty 5fears Secretary 

 of the Smithsonian Institution, has, by his liberal encouragement of 

 scientific associations, materially aided them in promoting the great 

 objects of increasing and diilusing knowledge among mankind; by 

 original researches in physics has extended the practical benefits of 

 science to the world at large, and by his uniform gentlemanly courtesy 

 has secured the respect and regard of all true lovers of Science, who now 

 mourn his loss. Therefore, 



Besolved, That the Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences unites 

 with similar bodies in offering their sincere tribute of respect to his 

 memory, recalling with gratitude the repeated acts of liberality and 

 kindness received from him in his official capacity, and in his personal 

 encouragement as a friend of Science, that while deploring the loss of 

 his wise counsels, we would seek to improve them by a faithful imitation 

 of his zeal and virtue. 



Besolved, That these resolutions be inscribed on the records of the 

 Academy, and a copy of the same be sent to the family of the deceased. 



C. C. Tarry, 

 J. D. Putnam, 

 W. H. Pratt, 



Committee. 



August 2d, 1878. — Biological Section. 

 Four members present. 

 The following paper was read : 



Contributions to the Flora of Iowa — No. III. 



BY J. C. ARTHUR. 



The following accessions have been received since the publication in 

 March, 1877, of my first list of additions.* They have been verified by 

 the examination of specimens sent by those reporting the names. I am 

 indebted for all but ten names to Geo. D. Butler, of Almont, Clinton 

 County, Dr. Geo. E. Ehinger. of Keokuk, R. Burgess, of Ames, E. W. 

 Hoi way, of Decorah, Dr. J. J. Davis, late of Vinton, and Prof. C. E. 

 Bessey, of Ames. I desire to gratefully acknowledge their kind consid- 

 eration in furnishing specimens, and the interest they have taken in 

 extending the list of the State flora. 



*Ante, p. 126. 



