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the fern bulletin 



references to ferns published in 1906. This covers 

 nearly a hundred pages most of it in German, and is 

 divided into (1) references to Text-books, (2) Pro- 

 thallia and sex-organs ( 3 ) morphology and physiology 

 (4) Sporangia and spores (5) Systematic and geo- 

 graphic further divided into references to the litera- 

 ture of each country (6) cultivated fems (7) varia- 

 tions (8) fern diseases (9) uses (10) articles relative 

 to plant names (11) a list of all new species and varie- 

 ties named in 1906. Nearly five hundred articles about 

 ferns appeared in 1906 and about the same number of 

 new species and forms were described. As might be 

 expected the two Americas and the Philippines furnish- 

 ed most of the material for this work. Dr. Brick's 

 publication is exceedingly valuable and it would be a 

 good thing if it could be placed on sale in this country. 

 Possibly the Fern Society might secure copies at re- 

 duced rates for its members. 



THE AMERICAN FERN SOCIETY 



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



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



Fern Students are cordially invited to join the Society. Address either President 

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

 The Annual Dues are $1.00, and should be sent to Miss Nellie Mirick, Treas., 

 28 Eait Walnut Street, Oneida, N. Y. 



— Hon. O. M. Oleson, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, was named 

 as vice-president of the Society by the Advisory Coun- 

 cil in deciding the tie for this office at the last election. 

 Prof. L. S. Hopkins was also elected Secretary. 



— The Annual Report for 1908 is already under 

 way. Since no report for 1907 was printed, this will 

 contain the reports of officers for 1907 also. 



