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historical point of view, because a similar one was figured by 
Gerarde Herball," page 1,168), in 1597, under the name of 
Viscum indicum L'Obelli. Being an epiphyte, this and a Til- 
landsia, called V. peruvianum L'Obelli, were supposed to be para- 
sites, like the Mistletoe. Gerarde describes the leaf of this Orchid 
as having " certaine round eies, such as are in the haft of a 
knife." 
Chinese Primrose x The Lady. — Some umbels of flowers were 
received from Mr. Cannell, stated to be a cross, originally effected 
by Mr. C. Green, of Reigate, between the original wild form of 
Primula sinensis, from N.W. China, and a garden form of the 
same plant. The wild form has never been known to be crossed. 
It is figured in the Gardeners' Chronicle, March 16, .1895, 
p. 327. 
Photos from New Jersey. — Dr. Masters exhibited a series of 
photographs illustrative of Nelumbiums, Nymph^eas, &c., grow- 
ing in the open in ornamental waters, from Mr. S. C. Nash, of 
Clifton, N.J. 
Pinus cuhensis ivith Androgynous Catkins. — Dr. Millichamp, 
of Blufton, South Carolina, forwarded some catkins of one par- 
ticular tree, which apparently produces this phenomenon every 
year. 
Larch Canker. — Mr. Eogers sent a very characteristic speci- 
men of this disease caused by Peziza Wilckommi. It appears 
to be due to the attack of this fungus after some injury, and then 
spreads throughout the tree. When this occurs no remedy can 
be applied, and the tree must be cut down. If, however, it be 
perceived early enough the infected part can be cut out, and coal 
tar or carbolic acid be applied to the wound ; the fungus may 
then be killed and the canker arrested. 
Orchid Leaves decayed. — Some Cypripedium leaves were 
sent by Mr. 0. 0. Wrigley for examination. No fungus was 
apparent on a superficial examination. They were forwarded 
to Kew for further investigation. 
TrachymeJie, f as dated. —Bslyou Ferd. von Mueller sent a 
specimen of this plant with this common deformity, from near 
Coolgardie, W. Australia. 
