AMERICAN FERN SOCIETY 125. 
which appears near the base of the main sterile branch. 
These will be sent to any members of the Fern Society 
who apply sending a self-addressed envelope not less 
than nine inches long and bearing a two cent stamp. 
—E. J. Winstow, Auburndale, Mass. 
To their regret, the Editors have again to apologize 
for a late number—a state of things due largely to diffi- 
culty in getting together sufficient copy. We are glad 
to say that copy enough for no. 1 of the next volume is 
already in hand and that number should be well under 
way before this one reaches our readers. 
f late, this is an extra-illustrated number. We are 
much indebted to Mr. E. H. Clarkson for the fine photo- 
graphs from which the two plates accompanying his 
article were made and for defraying the expense both 
of the plates and of running them as a double-page in- 
sert. Thanks are also due Prof. Hopkins for making 
specially for us the photograph from which Plate 6 was 
taken. 
Report of the Judge of Elections 
To THE SEecRETARY OF THE AMERICAN FERN Society: 
As Judge of Elections of the Society, I make the follow- 
ing report of the election of Officers held in October, 
1919: 
i Whole number of votes, 91. 
For President For Secretary 
William R. Maxon.......... 91 Stewart H. Burnham......---- 91 
For Vice- President For Treasurer 
Miss M. A. Marshall...... .90 Jay G. Underwood.....------- 90- 
I therefore declare the above persons elected. 
Dana W. Fetiows, Judge of Elections 
Portland, Maine, Nov. 5, 1919 
