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cclored spodumene, and the discovery and development of lepidolite in 
quantities never dreamed of before the uncovering of the Pala dike, are 
among its claims to distinction.’’ 
He also stated that these deposits have attracted scientists from 
many parts of the world. Near the deposits mentioned is the famous 
kunzite mine. He also mentioned that at Mesa Grande was found the 
largest deposit of tourmaline crystals of gem quality known. 
The paper was quite lengthy and full of interest. 
G. MAJOR TABER, Secretary. 
4, Botany. 
The Botanical Section met on April 18. 
Mr. Ernest Braunton read a paper on ‘‘The Flora of Amador Coun- 
ty.’’? He compared the flora of that district with the South. 
Brodeie grandiflora is almost a pest. Chenopodiums are common, 
atriplex is unknown. Cynara cardunculus and Filago gallica were among 
the varieties mentioned. 
, C. RUSSELL, Secretary. 
PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. 
‘*Muhlenbergia.’’ Vol. 1, No. 6. New Species in Ribes, Trifolium and 
Stachys. 
‘Injury to Vegetation by Smelter Fumes,’’ by J. K. Haywood. U. 8S. 
Dept. Agricult. Chemistry Bulletin No. 89. 
From investigations made at the Mountain Copper Works, Redding, 
Cal., the author has concluded that ‘‘sulphur dioxid when present in 
small quantities in the air kills vegetation. The vegetation around the 
smelter for at least 3144 miles north, 9 miles south, 2% miles east, and 
5 or 6 miles west, has been greatly injured.’’ The author suggests con- 
densing the sulphur fumes and manufacturing sulphuric acid. ANS 1D) 
‘<Fifteenth Annual Report.’’ University of Arizona Agricult. Experi- 
ment Station. 
“*Pear Scab,’’ by R. E. Smith. University of Cal. Agricult. Exper. Stat. 
Bulletin No. 163. 
A full and well illustrated paper, giving account of the methods of 
infection and the methods of prevention by spraying. ye Ds 
‘““Twenty-second Report of the Agricultural Experiment Station’’ of the 
University of Cal., 1903 to 1904. 
‘“Practical Suggestions for the Codling-Moth Control in the Pajaro Val- 
ley,’’ by W. H. Volek. University of Cal. Cireular No. 14. 
“‘Asparagus and Asparagus Rust in California,’’ by Ralph E. Smith. 
University of Cal. Bulletin No. 165. 
‘‘Limii,’’ by William A. Setchell. University of Cal. Botany. Vol. 2, 
No: 3. 
Treats chiefly of the edible seaweeds of Hawaii. 
**Postembryonal Stages of the Laminariacee,’’ by W. A. Setchell. Uni- 
versity of Cal. Botany. Vol. 2, No. 4. 
Parergones del Instituto Geologico de Mexico. Tomo 1, Num. 8. Hidrol- 
ogia subterranea de los Alrededores de Queretaro. Por el Ingeniero 
de minas Juan D. Villarello. 3 Plates, 2 Figs. 
