xlii. ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. 



Mr. E. Oheel showed exhibits of various kinds of Castor 

 Oil plants. He said that the Indian variety had proved on 

 analysis by Mr. Penfold, to be superior to Eureka, the 

 variety usually grown in Queensland. He also discussed 

 the possibilities of mint growing. 



Mr. G. Hamblin exhibited several forms of interesting 

 fungus diseases. 



Mr. A. A. Hamilton contributed a note on the acrid 

 principles of Phytolacca and other drugs. 



