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written off through the sale of sets of the exsiccati. A word of warning is neces- 

 sary, however, in view of the steady increase in the cost of paper and printing, 

 since present terms may not continue; in this case additional revenue will be 

 imperative. As it is, plates have been possible during the past year only through 

 the generosity of private parties. It is only fair that the Society should recog- 

 nize this condition. 



During the past year 4 species of hepatics, 12 of lichens, and 9 of mosses 

 have been offered through the exchange department. This is far too small 

 a number, and indicates a serious lack of appreciation of the opportunities af- 

 forded by the Society. The Secretary cannot state too strongly what was said 

 in the last report in this connection. Co-operative work is needed. Obviously, 

 the Secretary cannot write each member each time to "drum up" material; 

 the increasing pressure of professional work prevents, even if the financial con- 

 dition of the Society warranted it. The Curators stand ready at any time to 

 identify material, and to advise in the way of offerings, in which last the Secretary 

 will be only too glad to be of service. 



Notice is again given that the chance of securing complete sets of the Bry- 

 OLOGIST is rapidly passing. Only three sets remain complete, after the sale of 

 which the copies of volume three will lack the first issue. The sale of separate 

 volumes previous to the seventh will also have to be somewhat restricted. 



Only wide-spread amateur interest can furnish the backing which makes 

 the more professional student possible. It was hoped that the Bryologist 

 might publish during the year articles dealing with various genera of hepatics 

 in the informal way shown by Mrs. Dunham's "Mosses." There is a decided 

 need for such work, but hepatic students when approached seemed unwilUng to 

 attempt it. Somewhat similar comment is applicable to those members inter- 

 ested in mosses and lichens. The burden of providing manuscript ought not to 

 fall upon the few, however wilHng. The Bryologist is your magazine. Each 

 member can surely find some point worth a note during the year; a peculiarity 

 of habitat, an extension of range, an observation upon the time of fruiting. 

 Don't think that because a certain species of Polytrichum is named commune, it 

 is unworthy of attention. 



The financial condition of the Society is summarized below. Your atten- 

 tion is called to the fact that the various Curators are giving much more to the 

 Society than their time and services. The herbarium charges represent less 

 than the cost of mounting paper and labels. Certainly, if the Curators are 

 willing to give their time and energy to the identification of material and the 

 distribution of specimens, as well as making a cash outlay, members should 

 repay them by enthusiastic co-operation. 



Summary of Accounts 



Receipts 



Balance on hand, December i, 1915 



Dues for current year 



Subscriptions for current year 



Arrears collected, dues and subscriptions 



$1.13 

 183.32 

 71.43 

 22.16 



