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barium.—The transfer of the herbarium from the rooms of 
the Department of Agriculture to those of the Smithsonian 
Institution was spoken of, and the method of mounting and 
caring for the specimens described. 
In the discussion it was developed that the resolutions of 
the Club and the requests of the botanists of the country had 
had material effect in bring about the transfer of the collec- 
tions to a fireproof building. 
BRITTON, ELIZABETH G.: Some notes on Dicranella hetero- 
malla and allied species. —A drawing of a small mountain 
form with curved pedicels was shown, and it was pointed out 
that D. F itzgeraldi is referable to D. heteromalla orthocarpa. 
The report of the committee of the Club to prepare a check 
list of plants of northeastern North America was called up 
and somewhat discussed, but owing to the lateness of the 
hour was interrupted by adjournment. 
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 30TH. 
The Club met immediately after adjournment of the after- 
noon session of section G. The unfinished business was 
ville, Britton, Cook, Fernow, Barnes, Galloway, Bailey, 
e ; 
L. H. Bailey was appointed in his stead. The Club then ad- 
jOurned. 
MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 2D. 
The Club was called to order at 9:20 o'clock, A. M., with 
David F. Day, president pro tem. in the chair, and H. L. 
Bolley acting as secretary. About thirty persons were pres- 
ent. 
Upon motion a committee to nominate officers for the next 
meeting was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Britton, Sea- 
Man and Deane. The report of the treasurer was received, 
which showed a balance in the treasury of $6.57. 
Papers were then read as follows: 
