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widely spreading, the bracts foliaceous. He considers this to be the 

 same as S. clusii, variety A. of De Candolle's prodromus. Similar 

 forms have been found by me in Kerry. The late Professor Kinahan 

 mentioned to me that he had noticed in Mayo the singular form 

 S. Andrew sii. 



These notes are merely intended as reference to the plants exhibited, 

 not to any definite descriptions of their botanical characteristics. 



After some observations of the Chairman, who remarked that in 

 looking over the collections of native saxifrages of the late Dr. Harvey, 

 Professor of Botany to the University, he had observed how variable 

 were the forms of that order of plants, many presenting singular 

 characteristics, yet having no decided specific distinctions, the private 

 business of the society was then discussed. 



Notice had been given at the general meeting held on the 5th of 

 April last, "That it would be submitted to the members the necessity 

 of the removal of the museum collections of the society from Mr. 

 "Williams's rooms, Dame-street, and to adopt means for their further 

 disposal." 



The following resolutions were proposed and seconded : — 

 " That the following gentlemen be nominated to form a committee 

 for the purpose of reporting the best means for the disposal of the 

 museum collections — viz., Professor Haughton, F.R.S. ; R. P. Williams, 

 Esq. ; Dr. A. "W. Foot, Eobert J. Montgomery, Esq. ; and Arthur 

 Andrews, Esq." 



" That Mr. Montgomery be appointed to act as secretary to the 

 committee." 



"That the library of the society be deposited in charge of the 

 treasurer, Mr. Arthur Andrews." 



Passed unanimously. 



The warm thanks of the society were unanimously given to the 

 president and members of the council of the Royal Irish Academy, 

 for granting such comfortable arrangements for the meetings of the 

 members. 



The session being terminated, the society was adjourned to the first 

 "Wednesday in November. 



