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duties Mr. John Lee proposed a vote of thanks to the Chaiiraan, 

 which was carried by acclamation. 



SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE. 

 Sir J. D. Hooker, K.C.S.I., in the Chair. 



This, the last meeting of the year, was fairly well attended, but 

 the subjects brought under the notice of the Committee were not so 

 numerous as usual. 



Yew Disease. —Dr. M. C. Cooke, alluding to the Sphserella Taxi, 

 a fungus found on Yew leaves, now modified a former statement by 

 stating that he considered the fungus to be the cause of the diseased 

 condition, and not merely a consequence. 



The lafe Mr. Wilson Saunders. — The Chairman reported that in 

 compliance with the wishes of the Committee he had addressed a 

 letter of condolence to the widow and family of the deceased gentle- 

 man — one of the earliest members of the committee, and to the last 

 a constant contributor to its proceedings. 



Planes. — Mr. Jennings showed leaves of various forms of Platanus 

 acerifolia to show the very different effects of hail upon them. 



Diseased Ivy. — Mr. Scofield showed roots of Ivy completely 

 killed perhaps by the spawn of a fungus, but there was no good 

 evidence to show what was the cause of the death of the plants. 



Diospyros Kaki. — Mr. G. P. Wilson showed a fruit of the Japa- 

 nese Persimmon, grown in his orchard-house. 



TJw Apple Crop in Melbourne. — A letter was read requesting 

 advice as to the failure of Apples and Peaches in various parts of 

 Australia, but as the information given was of the Vaguest and most 

 general character, and unaccompanied by specimens, no opinion 

 could be given. 



Some discussion then took place as to the day of meeting, the 

 election of new and the removal of old members. 



