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tion in Coleus," by Dr. A. B. Stout. A discussion of the paper 



by Dr. Shull followed. Dr. Shull also remarked on certain bud 



variations which he had observed in connection with his studies 



in Oenothera. 



Meeting adjourned. 



B. O. Dodge, 



Secretary 



April 8, 1913 



The meeting of April 8 was held at the American Museum of 

 Natural History at 8 :i5 P.M. Vice-President Barnhart occupied 

 the chair. Fifteen persons were present. 



There being no business to be transacted the scientific program 

 was in order. The announced lecture on "Some Connecticut 

 Swamps," by Dr. George E. Nichols was postponed on account 

 of the inability of Dr. Nichols to be present. Dr. W. A. Murrill 

 was secured to fill the vacancy. His lecture on "Botanizing in 

 the Region of Jalapa, Mexico," was illustrated with a large 

 number of lantern-slides. 



A brief account was given by the speaker of the journey from 

 Veracruz to Jalapa across the low, fertile zone between the coast 

 and the foothills and then the climb through the low, limestone 

 hills covered with luxuriant vegetation which separate the 

 coastal zone from the higher altitudes about Jalapa. 



Jalapa is charmingly situated upon the eastern slope of Cerro 

 Macuiltepec at the edge of a splendid primeval forest. The 

 town is very ancient and has changed little in its general plan 

 since Cortez passed through it on his journey to the Aztec 

 capital. On the first promenade through Jalapa, interest will 

 probably center in the main plaza, dominated by the old cathe- 

 dral; Juarez Park, with its strange trees and flowers, its pre- 

 historic carvings, and its splendid view of the long, narrow street 

 leading up from the railway station; the old massive houses 

 with projecting roofs and balconies filled with flowers and happy 

 faces; the private gardens and orchards of oranges, bananas, 

 chcrimoyers, peaches, tree tomatoes, and cacti; the many shops 

 filled with merchandise from far and near; and last, but not by 

 any means least, the crowds of strange people dressed in strange 



