Ix. ABSTRACT OP PROCEEDINGS. 



A discussion upon "Genetics in relation to plant breed- 

 ing" followed. 



Monthly Meeting, 11th July, 1921. 



Professor R. D. Watt in the Chair, 



Continuation of the discussion upon "Genetics in relation 

 to Plant Breeding." 



Mr. A. A. Hamilton exhibited specimens of deformities 

 in Dipsacus and Foxglove. 



Mr. O. O. Hamblin exhibited six sorghum diseases. 



Monthly Meeting, 8th August, 1921. 

 Professor R. D. Watt in the Chair. 



The resignation of Mr. Sachs from the Committee was 

 received with regret and Mr. R. G. Downing elected to fill 

 the vacancy. 



The report upon the " Fecundity in Fowls " experiment 

 at Hawkesbury College was received. 



Mr. Stephen exhibited a specimen of the "Rose of 

 Jericho." 



The debate upon the topic of "Genetics in relation to 

 Plant-breeding" was concluded. 



Mr. B. J. Tollis spoke upon the subject of "The Long 

 System of Pruning." 



Monthly Meeting, 12th September, 1921. 



Professor R. D. Watt in the Chair. 



Mr. W. L. Waterhouse spoke upon "Some Aspects of the 

 Wheat Rust Problem." Puccinia glumarum is the com- 

 mon English rust. Biffen did valuable plant breeding in 

 connection with this rust. Puccinia triticina should be 



