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A part of the Cretaceous and Eocene regions of the coastal 

 plain from western Alabama through northern Mississippi and 

 West Tennessee to Kentucky is remarkable for the paucity of its 

 flora. It is entirely outside of the pine-barrens, and nearly all 

 of its species seem to be common and widely distributed. The 

 same remarks will probably apply to the coastal plain of Arkansas. 



The ultimate reason why so many species are found in some 

 parts of the coastal plain and so few in others is still obscure, and 

 perhaps each center will require a different explanation. But the 

 importance of locating these centers is obvious ; for any one who 

 wishes merely to collect as many species as possible will save 

 time by confining his operations to the vicinity of known centers, 

 and the possibilities of discovering new species are greater there 

 than in the poorer regions. When the species belonging to 

 each center are more accurately listed, it may then be possible 

 to discover their significance. 



Adjournment was at ten o'clock. 



C. Stuart Gager, 



Secretary. 

 December 26, 1906 



The regular afternoon meeting of December 26 was omitted, 

 and in the evening a reception was given in Schermerhorn Hall, 

 Columbia University, to visiting botanists in attendance upon 

 the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement 

 of Science. 



Six hundred and thirty-one mvitations were issued. Notes of 

 regret were received from 169 and acceptances from 95. These 

 notes are preserved in the files of the secretary. About one 

 hundred and twenty-five persons were in attendance, including 

 local members. Refreshments were served by Mazetti, of 103 

 West 49th St. 



The evening passed quickly and pleasantly, and the reception 

 was a most enjoyable affair to all present. 



The committee of arrangements, appointed at the meeting of 

 the Club on October 31, consisted of Professor L. M. Underwood 

 (Chairman), President H. H. Rusby, Mrs. E. G. Britton, Dr. H. 

 M. Richards, and Dr. C. Stuart Gager. The expenses were borne 



