THE FERX BULLETIN 



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Publication Xo. 9T of the Carnagie Institution is 

 entitled "The Structure and Life History of the Hay 

 Scented Fern" and is devoted to an extended study of 

 the boulder fern which the author calls Demstaedtia 

 puncHlobula (Moore). The microscopic structure of 

 the plant is very thoroughly outlined. In the syn- 

 onomy of the plant there are fourteen combinations 

 quoted from the works of sixty-one authors. Of these. 

 Dicksonia pilosiuscula seems to be the favorite to judge 

 from the number of authors who have used it. Twenty- 

 four plates containing 270 figures add much to the 

 value of the work. The price is 50 cents. 



THE AMERICAN FERN SOCIETY 



President, Prof. E. J. Winslow, Elmira, N.Y. 



Secretary, Prof. S. L. Hopltins, Central High School, Pittsburg, Pa. 



Fern Students are cordially invited to join the society. Andress either President 

 or Secretary for further information. The Fern Bulletin is sent free to members. 

 Annual Dues are $ 1 , and should be sent to Mr. H, G. Rugg.Treas., Hanover, N.H. 



Owing to delays in making up the list of candidates 

 for office in the Society for 1910. the time for voting 

 will not end until the first of December. The result 

 of the vote will be announced in the January issue of 

 this magazine, since it would make the present issue 

 too late to wait for it Notices of election have been 

 sent to all members. If anyone fails to receive such 

 notice a new one may be obtained from the chairman 

 of the Advisory Council. 



The Society is making gratifying gains in member- 

 ship. We welcome to our lists the following who have 

 joined since the July issue of this magazine was 

 printed: Dr. G. M. Winslow. Lasell Seminary. Au- 

 burndale. Mass. : John R. Swinnerton, 2115 Chestnut 



