36 ‘ H. A. LENEHAN. 
On the same occasion was also unveiled the bust of 
Jan. Ingenhousz (1730-1799) a Netherlander by birth, who 
spent the greater part of his working life in Vienna. 
He was physician to the Empress Maria Theresa and the 
Emperor Joseph II. Botanists know him best as one of 
the earliest workers in the sphere of plant physiology. 
The principal practical outcome of the Congress was the 
adoption, after much debate, of a revised code of 
nomenclature. This code will be duly promulgated and 
until this is the case details cannot be discussed, but we 
know from the reports of delegates that the advanced 
innovators in nomenclature were in the minority. General 
matters of interest occupied the attention of the members 
during the following days, and Brussels was selected as 
the place of meeting of the third Congress which will be 
held in 1910. 
Memorial to Banks.—_In the preceding paragraphs 
mention is made of the connection between Jacquin and 
Sir Joseph Banks. This would be a fitting opportunity to 
draw the attention of the members who can assist to the 
fact that a “‘ Fund ”’ for the purpose of erecting a suitable 
memorial to Banks, who has been fittingly described as 
the ‘“‘Father of Australia,’’? has been established. This 
movement has been set on foot by some of the principal 
citizens of Sydney, who hope to enlist the sympathy and 
practical assistance of those who can afford to help to 
establish a public memorial, in order that Australians can 
be reminded of the credit due to the beneficent guardian of 
the interests of Australia in the early days, and an 
investigator of her vegetation, zoology and material 
resources. Our indefatigable Hon. Secretary Mr. J. H. 
Maiden has been appointed Hon. Secretary of the move- 
ment; I have had the honour of being appointed Hon. . 
Treasurer, and I would certainly like to have an 
