120 Proceedings of the Botanical Society of 
The closing meeting for the summer was held at 8 o’clock, 
when Dr. S. C. Schmucker gave an admirable popular lecture 
on “ The Dandelion.” <A discussion then ensued ona suitable 
monogram crest for the society. On motion, it was referred 
to the chair to appoint a committee to suggest designs, 
when the following were named: Mrs. Newlin Trainer, Mrs. 
Schmucker, Mrs. Peart, Miss Gardiner, Miss Jacobs, Miss 
Mackenzie and Drs. Kraemer and Miller. 
October 14. Dr. Miller in the chair. Professor Macfarlane 
presented a paper entitled “ Recent Views on the Origin of 
Sexuality in Plants,” and illustrated with specimens and lan- 
tern slides. 
Professor Kraemer then spoke on “ Carrageen, or Irish 
Moss.” After referring to the general morphology of the plant, 
and its mode of reproduction, the author described its mode 
of collection and preservation as practiced on the New Eng- 
land coast between Plymouth and Cohasset, where about 
20,000 pounds are annually collected. 
Miss Coles exhibited a monstrous terminal flower of fox- 
glove. 
Mr. M. Homer exhibited and described his experience with 
specimens of the elephant’s ear (Alocasta esculenta), which 
had flowered profusely with him during the past summer and 
autumn. 
Large exhibits of orchids were made from the conserva- 
tories of Mrs. George B. Wilson and Mr. Le Boutillier. 
Mr. R. E. B. McKenney exhibited and commented on some 
sporophylls of Cycas circinals. 
The secretary reported on the selection of a design for the 
society, and stated that a head of corn with leaf sheaths and 
the words “ Botanical Society of Pennsylvania” accompany- 
ing, had been chosen for recommendation to the society. The 
design had been prepared by Mrs. Peart. The society unani- 
mously accepted the committee’s recommendation, and a very 
cordial vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Peart for her highly 
artistic design. 
