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evident that the author had given but little attention to the 

 American literature. Many diseases of importance in the United 

 States are not mentioned in the book, and the discussion of those 

 included is in numerous cases inadequate. The citations to 

 American literature are comparatively few. It may be fairly 

 stated that many facts developed within the past ten years 

 which fall rightly within the limits of the subject matter pre- 

 sented are omitted. This is especially noticeable as regards 

 methods of control. 



While the book serves a useful purpose as a general reference 

 work in a field on which few good texts have been prepared its 

 usefulness is distinctly limited. It is to be regretted that the 

 author has not been able to thoroughly revise the text and bring 

 the subject matter up to date. The pages are marred by numer- 

 ous minor inaccuracies which should have been eliminated. 



Harry M. Fitzpatrick 



PROCEEDINGS OF THE CLUB 

 February 23, 1916 



The meeting of February 23 was held in the morphological 

 laboratory of the New York Botanical Garden at 3:30 P.M. 

 President Harper presided. Twenty-two persons were present. 



The minutes of February 8 were read and approved. 



Mr. James H. Jones, 315 E. Fordham Road, N. Y. City, was 

 nominated for membership. 



The question of the adoption of the proposed amendments of 

 the Constitution was next considered. A formal vote on the 

 adoption of the amendments was then taken, the result being 

 ten votes in favor of, and eight against the amendments. A two- 

 thirds vote of those present being necessary for their adoption 

 the amendments were declared rejected. 



Mr. James H, Jones was then elected to membership. 



The announced scientific program consisted of a paper on 

 "The Agriculture of the Punjab," by Mr. R. R. Stewart. 



A second paper by Dr. F. W. Pennell on "First Impressions 

 of the Rockies" was postponed. 



Meeting adjourned. Michael Levine, 



Secretary pro tern. 



