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wider territory. The article deals specifically with the five species, Scapania 

 Oakesii Aust., S. paludicola Loeske & K. Miill., Porella pinnata L,, P. platy- 

 phylla (L.) Lindb., and P. platyphylloidea (Schwein.) Lindb., but there is much 

 incidental discussion of other species of the genera. Figures are given of all the 

 species of Porg//a discussed. E. B. C. 



In a recent article/ based mainly upon collections made by the members 

 of the New York Botanical Garden, Dr. Riddle brings up to date our knowledge 

 of the lichen flora of Bermuda, more than tripling the number of forms previously 

 known. For completeness, reference is made to all previous reports and collec- 

 tions. Eighty six species and varieties are listed, of which almost eleven per 

 cent are endemic. Seven new species, one new variety, and two new forms are 

 described, and five new combinations made. E. B. C. 



Two collections of mosses frcm Peru have recently been studied by Mr. 

 Williams. 2 The list cites in most cases merely the specific name with data of 

 the specimens, but critical notes are given in some cases. Seventy-one species 

 and varieties are noted, of which seven are proposed as new, all being figured in 

 the accompaning plates. One new combination is made. E. B. C. 



Our attention has been called by a recent note from Dr. A. LeRoy Andrews 

 to the death of Dr. Georg Roth which, according to Hedwiga, took place Decem- 

 ber 5, 1915, in his seventy-fourth year. O. E. J. 



MEETING OF THE SULLIVANT MOSS SOCIETY 



As previously announced, there will be a meeting of the Moss Society in New 

 York during the Christmas vacation, 19 16, in connection with the American 

 Association for the Advancement of Science. The probable date is December 

 27th or 28th, and it is expected that the meeting will be at Columbia University. 

 A later notice will be sent to each member. 



BUT, do not wait for invitation: plan to come, and plan to contribute to 

 the program or to the exhibits. And, if attendance is impossible, send material 

 for exhibition purposes, short notes, and help things along. The Secretary can- 

 not send a personal appeal to everyone, but relies on voluntary contributions. 

 Those who plan to come or to contribute are requested to send notice to Mr. 

 Chamberlain as soon as practicable, so that proper accommodations for all may 

 be assured. Further notice will appear in the Bryologist, and will be sent by 

 mail. 



^ Lincoln W. Riddle. The Lichens of Bermuda. Bull. Torr. Club. 43: 145-160. (19 16). 

 ^ R. S. Williams. Peruvian Mosses. Bull. Torr. Club. 44: 323-334. Pis. 17-20. (1916). 



