78 BOTANICAL GAZETTE [yuLy 
were obtained with material fixed in corrosive sublimate solution, or Her- 
mann’s or Flemming’s fluids. Staining with Heidenhain’s hematoxylin pro- 
duced sharply outlined mitotic figures. 
THE CORNER STONES of the Hull Biological Laboratory of The University 
of Chicago were laid July 3d, with appropriate ceremonies. An address was 
delivered by Dr. George L. Goodale, of Harvard University, upon “Some of 
tory to modern thought and modern life, 
strong statement concerning the claims of 
al schemes and also upon the community. 
M. Coulter officiated at the laying of the comet 
Hall and made a brief statement concerning the 
ad Spoeuie of the building. In the evening the visiting biologists kin 
entertained by The University at the Quadrangle Club House, where 
informal responses were called for by President Harper. Among 
visiting botanists present were: Dr. Geo. L. Goodale, Harvard Univer 
sity; Dr. T. J. Burrill, University of Illinois: Dr. T. H. MacBride 
University of Iowa; Dr. Charles R. Barnes, University of Wisconsin; Dr. 
F. Pierce, University of Indiana; Dr. C. F, Millspaugh, Field Columbian 
