1892.] Notes and News. 303 
THE OFFICERS of the new section of botany, G, of the A. A. A. S. 
for the ensuing year are Dr. Charles E. Bessey of the University of 
Nebraska, vice-president, and Mr. F. V. Coville, of the U. S. Division 
of Botany, secretary. 
Dr. J. C. ARTHuR returned from his European trip early in August, 
and reports that some botanists, including a few of the most re- 
nowned, will probably visit this country next year, but the number is 
not likely to be large. 
PRoFEssorR Wm. R. DupL.ey, of Cornell University, has been ap- 
cursion to the Club, however, which could not be accepted for lack S 
time, Upon Saturday each botanist chose the excursion he preferred, 
there being no pre-arrangement. 
Dr. B. L. Rozrnson has been appointed Curator of the roe aa 
Herbarium, and arrangements have been made by which he can have 
intention which 
who were fearful that it might be abandoned altogether. 
less than a 
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laboratories for physiological work. The supply of alcoholic and dried 
material for illustrative purpose has also been much increased, and a 
Hes of charts of large size has-been specially prepared. 
_ THE CONSPICUOUS ITEMs in the proceedings of the Rochester meet- 
ing of the Botanical Club are: (1) fie nomenclature agreement; (2) the 
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P ; (5) the appointment of a standing committee to pre- 
Pate a list of plants of the Manual range” under the adopted rules. 
No swat PART i d of botanists 
of the credit for the large attendance A 
age Fecent gathering in Rochester, and for the unusually ne He Sid 
