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1. Those in which early elongation of the axis takes place be- 
tween the level of the cotyledon and that of the coleoptile 
(“leaf sheath”), the interval in cross-section showing only 
a central vascular cylinder—as in maize. 
. Same, with the interval in cross-section showing an addi- 
tional small vascular bundle on one side of the central cylin- 
er—as in oats. 
. Those in which there is little or no elongation in this part 
of the axis, the principal elongation taking place above the 
coleoptile, as in wheat. 
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The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Forman T. McLean, Secretary 
MEETING oF Fesruary 3, 1931 
The meeting was called to order by President Sinnott at 8:15 
P.M. at the American Museum of Natural History. 
In the absence of the Secretary the President asked Dr. Hazen 
to act as Secretary pro tem. 
Mr. Torrey presented an interesting report of the activities of 
the field committee for the season of 1930 and outlined the plans 
for the season of 1931. 
The following persons were unanimously elected to member- 
ship in the Club: 
Miss A. Johanson, and Miss Irene Hackett, Columbia Uni- 
versity, proposed by Dr. Illo Hein; Miss Sylvia O. Segall, Mr 
William C. Meyer, and Mr. John T. Perry, of Columbia Uni- 
versity, proposed by Dr. J. S. Karling. 
