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The larger slabs with patches of crustaceous lichens were 

 from the summit of Mt. Washington, and were given me by 

 the distinguished. Tuckerman, who had the OAKESIAN lichens 

 in his possession. All that Oakes gathered are marked with 

 the letter on the back. 



A vast number of seeds have been collected and are en- 

 closed in paper capsules and properly marked : it is to be 

 hoped that all new seeds will be added from time to time. 

 The larger seed vessels are very valuable, and are respecta- 

 ble for numbers. 



The same should be said of sections of woods, and of res- 

 ins, gums, fibres and barks used in the arts or medicine. 



In conclusion, I would simply recommend that the pres- 

 ent order be strictly observed, and if on consulting the 

 catalogue in MSS., species should be found wanting, they be 

 added to the herbarium, especially if procurable in Essex 

 County. 



In certain genera as in the Asters and Solidago, the 

 suites are quite full and rich, and furnish material for more 

 extensive and future study. 



The TREASURER presents the following statement of the 

 financial condition, for the year ending May, 1861 : 

 GENERAL ACCOUNT. 



Debits. 



Athena3um Rent, 1-2 of fuel, attend- 

 ance, &c., $457.50 

 Printing 6.00, Gas Light Company 6.48, 12.48 

 Express and Postages, . 26.42 

 Sundries, 19.01 

 Historical Account, 116.66 

 Natural History and Horticulture, 58.09 

 Balance, 19.85 



$710.01 



Credits. 



Balance of the account of I860. $ 84.64 



Assessments, 584.00 



Webster Bank, 35.00 



Sundries, 6.37 



8710.01 



