Agassiz Association,^ 



This is an incorporated society for the promotion of scientific ed- 

 ucation ; the advancement of science ; the collection in museums 

 of natural and scientific specimens; the employment of observ- 

 ers and teachers in the different departments of science, and the 

 general diffusion of knowledge. 

 LOCAL BRANCHES, called Chapters, may be established upon secur- 

 ing the consent of the President and paying one dollar into the treasury of 

 the Association. 



Individuals may join as correspondidg members. 

 There are no dues either for chapters or corresponding members. 

 POPULAR SCIENCE NEWS is the exclusive and only official organ of 

 the Agassiz Association and should be in the hands of every member. Sub- 

 scription price only $1.60 a year. It is an old established and popular maga- 

 zine for all lovers of Nature and Science, and maintains a high standard of 

 excellence. 



.All members and friends of the Agassiz Association are invited to co- 

 operate with the editor in making Popular Science News more and more 

 useful and interesting. Short notes of personal observation are particularly 

 desired. Send drawings of photographs when possible. Manuscript must 

 reach the editor by the first day of the month preceding date of publication. 

 It must bear the name and address of the author, must not be rolled, must 

 be written only on one side of the sheet, and cannot be returned unless ac- 

 companied by'sufficient postage. Long articles cannot be used. 



THE AGASSIZ ASSOCIATION welcomes members of all ages, and 

 every one who is interested in any form of natural science is cordially in- 

 vited. Established in 1875 



Address for pamphlet history of the Association, by-la%vs, etc., 



Harlan H. Ballard, President Agassiz Association. Pittsfield, Mass. 



BiQ6low's Descriptive Plant Analysis 



is much better than merely a label for a herbarium, as it 

 not only gives the name and classification, but also a com- 

 plete description of the plant. Its use will aid in overcom- 

 ing the tendency to be mere collectors rather than students. 

 This system has met the approval of teachers and students 

 of botany throughout the country. It is original and conven- 

 ient, excellent for class use. // aids and tests knowledge. 

 These Blanks are supplied in three forms : I— Book of 160 pages, including 

 title, preface, index, etc. Handsomely and substantialy bound in cloth. 

 Price, postpaid, $1.50. II— Portfolio. Consists of ten blanks and ten pages 

 of mounting paper (size iij^xi6}4), for mounting the specimens described. 

 Bound attractively in genus cover. Single or sample book, 40c. Terms in 

 quantities on application, ill— Blanks. The descriptive Blanks singly for 

 class use at following prices: 2=; or less, ic.;so, 40c.; 100, 75c: 300, $1.75; 500, 

 $2.50. Back numbers of The Observer ( send for particulars) for sale or in 

 exchange tor well-mounted microscope slides. 



E. F. BIGELOW, Stamford, Ct. 



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Its peculiar V-shape renders bending or breaking out of the question. 

 It is big enough and strong enough to use in digging up anv plant. 8-in. 

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Price postpaid, «octs. 



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