86 JOURNAL AND PROCEEDINGS. 



The renovation (annual) of nature is moving on in pleas- 

 ant "renaissance" and the cathrapaliistris, erythronium, dicen- 

 tra, etc., are now in full sway, and seed oats, barley, peas and 

 clover are being energetically deposited in the earth with 

 most hopeful anticipations. W. Y. 



