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study placed upon it by President Brainerd. Solidago has been 

 carefully elaborated as far as the New England species are con- 

 cerned, but the treatment of species not represented in New 

 England is deficient in several respects. Similarly, Dr. Green- 

 man's treatment of eastern Senecios is satisfactory, but he has not 

 met so well the difficulties encountered in a study of the south- 

 western forms. The number of Asters recognized has been en- 

 larged from 54 to 59 with many additional varieties ; but, even 

 with these additions, there are forms worthy of recognition which 

 are not referred to. 



Other features of this interesting work might well be discussed 

 and many specific criticisms made, but space forbids. Omitted 

 species of great distinctness are readily called to mind. Many of 

 these could have been obtained by the authors for examination 

 upon request. The value of the work is lessened and the botan- 

 ical world has lost because they have failed to make the request. 

 Many synonyms used in recent works are not referred to. But 

 putting these and other points open to unfavorable criticism aside, 

 the writer feels that he has had before him for examination a 

 work of great merit. He has been both pleasantly and agreeably 

 surprised by it, and he feels sure that it will be a welcome addi- 

 tion to the working equipment of all American botanists who are 

 not too strongly committed to the old order of things, — the 

 order exemplified by the sixth edition. 



Kenneth K. Mackenzie. 



PROCEEDINGS OF THE CLUB 



October 13, 1908 



The first meeting of the season, held at the Museum of Natural 

 History, was called to order at 8:20 by Dr. Howe in the absence 

 of other officers. Mr. George V. Nash was elected chairman. 

 There were fourteen persons present. The minutes for May 27, 

 1908 were read and approved. The nominations of Mr. Michael 

 Levine and Dr. Raymond H. Pond for membership in the Club 

 were presented. The resignation of Miss Aurelia B. Crane to 



