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common in some parts of England, and truncheons of Larch which 
were distorted, probably from the roots being obstructed by some 
impervious substratum. Mr. Berkeley observed that in such cases 
specimens of Peziza calycina were alm jst always present on the 
diseased part. 
A branch of some tree from Guatemala was also laid on the 
table, with a curious radiated cup-like depression, caused by some 
parasite, similar to those which are produced by Myzodendron. 
Dr. Masters showed male and female cones on the Deodar. 
Specimens of a minute insect were sent from Chiswick on 
Foinciana, the nature of which was not determined, some thinking 
it a young active state of some Coccus, while others regarded it as 
a condition of some Aphis. 
The Meeting then adjourned. 
OENEEA^L MEETING. 
J. EussELL Eeeves, Esq., in the Chair. 
Mr. Berkeley recommended Polystichum angulare, var. proli- 
ferum, to the artificial flower-makers as forming one of the most 
elegant materials for a wreath. 
Some doubt having been expressed as to Mr. Standish's Lily of 
the Valley being a distinct variety, from the information he had 
received it appeared to him quite distinct and a valuable acquisition. 
A letter was read from A. Trollope, Esq., as to the great pro- 
ductiveness of the Eoyal Ascot Grape. 
Major Trevor Clarke had brought a seedling plant of the com- 
mon edging Box in fruit, a doubt having been expressed whether 
it ever fruited. 
Mr. Berkeley then made some remarks on the red, brown, and 
violet spots which frequently occur on Eungi, which are due to 
some rudimentary mould of the same nature as what Dr. Montague 
called Falmella prodigiosa. He had propagated the latter on Eice 
paste, where it grew with great rapidity. 
FLOEAL COMMITTEE. 
Decembee 6, 1871. 
First-class Certificates were awarded to Mr. Green for Argy- 
