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(Col.), C. uniflora (Kirk), C. juncea (Col.), C. Kirkw (Hook. f.), C. 
gracilis, and probably C. Enysw (Kirk). The author agrees with 
Mr. Kirk’s opinion that C. austvalis (Br.) does not grow in Otago. 
PIANNEAN SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, 
Sydney, 25th June, 1884.—Dr. James C. Cox, F.L.S., &c., 
Vice-President, in the chair, 
New members—Messrs J. Mitchell, G. Masters, F. Skolten- 
hoff, L. C. Henderson, C.E. 
The Chairman announced that G. F. Angas, Esq., F.L.S., &c., 
of London, had been elected a Corresponding Member by the 
Council. 
Papers.—1. Occasional Notes on Plants indigenous in the im- 
mediate neighbourhood of Sydney, No. 7,” by E. Haviland. 
In this paper the author treats of such species of the genus 
Goodenia as are to be found in the close vicinity of Sydney. He 
refers to the curious construction of the flowers; especially to the 
indusium, an organ so unusual in flowering plants. He is of 
opinion that the genus is entirely dependant on the agency of in- 
sects for its fructification. 
2. “On the new Australian Fishes in the Queensland Museum. 
Pete by Charles W. De Vis, M.A. 
Sixteen species are here described, viz :—Seven of the Family 
Squamipinnes, two of the Mullide, one of the Sparide, four of 
Scorpenide, and two of the Teuthidide. 
3. “Ona Marine species of Philougria, by Charles Chilton, 
M.A. 
This short paper, which was accompanied by a plate, contained 
a somewhat detailed description of a species of Philougria found 
in rock-pools at Coogee Bay, near Sydney. The species ap- 
pears to be new, and the name Philougna marina is given to it. 
Attention was drawn to its habitat since it is the only species of 
the Onscine known to the author to inhabit the sea, the other 
species being truly terrestrial. 
4. ** The Australian Hydromeduse,” continued. Part IV., by 
R. von Lendenfeld, Ph. D. 
In this paper the numerous Australian species of Graptolithes, 
described by Professor McCoy, of Plumularidz described by All- 
man, Bate, Kirchenpauer and Busk, and of the Dicorynide, are 
sifted and catalogued with references, and a large number of new 
and interesting species, and one new genus discovered by the 
author are described and figured. The Australian Plumularide 
exceed in the number of species the Plumularide of all the rest of 
the world put together. 
5. “On the Flesh-spicules of certain Sponges,” by R. von 
Lendenteld, Ph. D. 
In a former paper the author expressed his opinion that 
*“‘ flesh-spicules ” in Sponges, do not, as was hitherto supposed, 
oniy occur in such species as possess a fibrous siliceous skeleton, 
but that they may make their appearance in any species, so that 
their existence cannot be considered of sufficient importance to allow 
of a separate tamily being formed, comprising such Sponges only 
as possess Flesh-spicules. The author Lad based this hypothe- 
sis partly on general conclusions and partly on the observation ofa 
