EOTAL nOETTCULTURAL SOCTETT. 
specimens of various plants and fish preserved in glycerine by- 
Lady Dorothy Neville, which, though put up so long ago as 1855 
were in very perfect condition. Mr, Blenkins exhibited a double 
Apple with two distinct eyes and a single cylindrical stalk. The two 
individuals were united perfectly, except for a small space in the 
centre, while the vascular bundles passed from one into the other. 
Dr. Masters brought specimens of the roots of the plants which 
were the subject of experiment at Chiswick under the suggestions 
of Dr. Gilbert and others. It was clear that the different manures 
had exercised very different influences on the plants, and there 
was therefore the greater encouragement to proceed with the ex- 
periments another year, for which purpose fresh manures had been 
mixed with the old soil, and a limited number only of plants placed 
in each box. 
Major Trevor Clark brought white sand blackened with animal 
charcoal, which he thought might be useful in propagation. 
Mr. Glaisher read a paper on the results of his examination of 
the meteorological reports of the observations at the Chiswick 
gardens, with a very detailed tabulated analysis, showing the mean 
temperature of every day in the year as observed at Chiswick 
from 1826 to 1869, and also brought certificates as to the character 
of the instruments to be placed at Chiswick. The question of the 
publication of this valuable paper was referred to the consideration 
of the Council. 
Mr. J. B. 'Reside exhibited a Coccus which is very destructive 
to Plum-trees, on which it is hoped Mr. A. Murray will give a 
report at the next Meeting. 
GENERAL MEETING. 
The Bishop oe Winchester in the Chair. 
The several awards were detailed by the Eev. I. Dix and Mr. G. 
E. "Wilson. 
Mr. Berkeley then called attention to the Vellosia exhibited by 
Mr. Bull, and Oncidium amictum, which is now generally known 
as O. sarcodes, though the former is the original name under which 
it was received from Messrs. Loddiges and published in the ' Bo- 
tanical Ilegister.' 
A supposed variety oi Bletia hyacintUna was then noticed, 
