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— The Chapter ends the second quarter of 1898 with one hun- 

 dred and ten members. The following have been gained since 

 the last report: Active — Anthony Baumann, Scranton, Pa. ; Mrs. 

 C. S. Marshall, Canandaigua, N. Y. ; A. D. Choate, 5739 Clemens 

 ave., St. Louis, Mo. Associate — Mrs. Reuben W. Seymour, 

 Chatham, Columbia Co., N. Y. ; Mrs. Henry B. Twombly, Sum- 

 mit, N. J. ; J. Warren Huntington, Amesbury, Mass. The ad- 

 dress of Miss Margaret Slosson has been changed to Summit, N. 

 J. W. A. Bastedo and Miss A. O. Hastings have changed to the 

 associate list. Members may make these corrections on their lists 

 of members. Additional lists may be had from the treasurer for 

 five cents each. — C. 



— The spirit of the Fern Chapter and its work is well shown in 

 a recent communication from one of our busiest members, who 

 says, among other things: " It is a matter of pride to me when I 

 get a package of most common things from some novice for iden- 

 tification. I like to tell him some things of interest about them 

 and suggest that he look for certain forms in certain localities 

 and see if he can tell what makes them grow so." And in the 

 hope that we shall ultimately teach all who will be taught to know 

 and love the ferns, he adds, and we add with him — "This appears 

 to be our mission."— C. 



— Arrangements for the meeting of fern-lovers in Boston at the 

 time of the meeting of the American Associati'on for the Advance- 

 ment of Science, is progressing rapidly. It is believed that more 

 than a hundred students of ferns will be present. Several promi- 

 nent fern-lovers have already signified their intention of present- 

 ing papers. The meeting will be under the auspices of the Fern 

 Chapter, but anyone, whether a member of the Chapter or not, is 

 cordially invited to be present and take part in the discussions. 

 Those who wish to present notes or papers are requested to com- 

 municate as soon as convenient with Mr. Alvah A. Eaton, Sea- 

 brook, N. H. A printed program will be issued as soon as com- 

 pleted, and those who wish a copy should inform Mr. Eaton. The 

 meeting will afford fern students an excellent chance to become 

 acquainted, and all who can attend should not fail to do so. 



Our readers are reminded that there are wonderful possibili- 

 ties in a postal card for adding to the value of the Fern Bulletin. 

 Send us your short notes in this way. It only takes a moment to 

 set down the thought which may interest hundreds and be the 

 means of drawing forth a reply of as great interest to yourself. 



