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which there is a hem on both faces of the frond; thirdly, a form 
named supralineum, where the hem exists only on the upper surface 
of the frond; and fourthly, a form named dubium by its discoverer, 
G. B. Wollaston, Esq., by whom it was raised from seed, in which we 
find the free margin running along a frond with multifid apices. In 
all these forms we find the serrated margin to the fronds, showing that 
probably the deficiency of the substance at the edge of the frond and 
of the epidermis, or, taking another view of the case, the irregular 
growth of the epidermis and of the venules and apices, proceed from 
the same cause. Dr. Kinahan illustrated his remarks with a series of 
specimens of the forms mentioned. 
Election of Members. 
The Chairman then announced the ballot, when Lord Clermont, of 
Ravensdale Park, and Edward R. Wright, Esq., Trinity College, were 
‘elected Members ; and Dr. Carte, of the Royal Dublin Society, re- 
joined the Society. Those who were formerly Members, on being 
proposed by the Council, can rejoin the Society without payment of 
the admission-fee. The Meeting then adjourned to the 7th of 
April. 
BoTaNICAL SociETY oF EDINBURGH. 
March 9, 1854.—Professor Balfour, President, in the chair. 
Donations. 
To the Society’s Library and Herbarium :—‘ Proceedings of the 
Berwickshire Naturalists’ Club,’ vol. ii. No. 4, from the Club; 
specimens of Ophioglossum lusitanicum, Z. (collected in Guernsey 
by Mr. Wolsey), from Mr. Moore, Chelsea Botanic Garden. 
To the Museum of Economic Botany at the Royal Botanic Gar- 
den :—From Dr. Douglas Maclagan; Robert Daw, Esq.; Mr. Waldie ; 
J. M. Hog, Esq., of Newliston ; Charles Cowan, Esq. ; Mrs. Crichton ; 
Mrs. Dr. Simpson; Dr. Alexander Hunter, of Madras; Dr. Royle; 
Mr. Bywater (per Mr. Kerr); Dr. Christison; Messrs. Dickson & 
Turnbull; Humphrey Graham, Esq.; and Messrs. P. Lawson & Son. 
