A Second Fern Meeting. 



It is proposed to hold another meeting for fern students, 

 under the auspices of this Chapter, at the time of the annual 

 meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of 

 Science, which takes place in New York City from June 25th to 

 30th inclusive. Our meeting, as planned, will be held June 27th, 

 which will be celebrated at the New York Botanical Garden as 

 "Torrey Day," and at which a great majority of the botanists 

 attending the Association meeting will be present. Various com- 

 mittees having in charge the several features of the meeting 

 have been appointed, ard it is hoped that a large attendance of 

 all interested in fern study may be had. A preliminary program 

 and circular of information will be sent to Chapter members as 

 soon as possible. Others should address the Secretary ior a 

 copy. 



Vice-President Gilbert, who has consented to serve as Chair- 

 man of the Committee on Program, requests that those intending 

 to present papers correspond with him at their earliest conven- 

 ience. Let there be a liberal response. Remember also that 

 nothing adds to the interest and profit of such a meeting more 

 than the presentation of short notes and queries and the exhibi- 

 tion of specimens. It is urged that this be made a special 

 feature. — W. R, M. 



Chapter Herbarium. 



This department of our Chapter equipment, which was es- 

 tablished last year, is already upon a thoroughly good working 

 basis ; and it is the earnest desire of Mr. Alvah A. Eaton, who 

 originated the enterprise and has been appointed Curator of the 

 Herbarium, that members contribute what duplicate specimens 

 they can at an early date. To this end it is suggested that all 

 members of the Chapter who attend the New York meeting bring 

 with them as complete sets of their duplicates as possible, and 

 deposit them with the Curator. In this way we can quickly bring 

 together a series of representative specimens, which shall be 

 available to members at any time. The Herbarium scheme is in 

 every respect a worthy one, and since it has been so well begun 

 it behooves every member of the Chapter to do his share in 

 making it a complete success. Those who are not likely to at- 

 tend the meeting are asked to send their duplicate set to the 

 Curator, who will keep a record of all accessions and will render 

 suitable acknowledgment for all specimens received. — IV. R. M. 



