EXTRACTS OF PROCEEDINGS. 



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The Committee examined the collections of Peas growing in 

 the Gardens, when x x, signifying " Meritorious in the second 

 degree," were given to the following varieties : — 



The Daisy, from Messrs. James Carter & Co. A dwarf 

 wrinkled marrow. 



Boston Hero, a tall white wrinkled marrow. 



Ambassador, from Mr. H. Eckford. A tall green wrinkled 

 marrow. 



SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE. 



D. Morris, Esq., F.L.S. (Treasurer E.H.S.), in the Chair, 

 and eight members present. 



Oak-staves, Perforated. — Mr. Blandford has made an ex- 

 haustive report on the wood perforated by Trypodendron Quercus, 

 Eichhoff, brought to the last meeting, which will be published 

 in the Kciv Bulletin. It appears that the cylindrical holes 

 run tranversely through the wood, having ramifying galleries at 

 right angles ; several of the tubes were empty, others filled with 

 debris, which might be easily ejected by the beer. He discovered 

 one hole which had been artificially plugged, as well as others 

 hidden by the iron bands, conclusively proving that the beetles 

 (several specimens of which were found) must have been in the 

 wood before it was made into casks. 



Carnations Attacked by Tijnda. — Mr. Blandford confirmed 

 his suspicion that it was a species of Tipula which has ruined so 

 many Carnations during the present season. 



Nest of Weaver Bird from Paraguaij. — Mr. Blandford ex- 

 hibited a nest made of the mycelium of some fungus. It was in 

 the sclerotoid condition formerly known as rhizomorpha. Mr. 

 Morris observed that the Banana birds of Jamaica made a similar 

 use of rhizomorpha. It is peculiar in being arboreal, and is 

 found under the bark. It is common in the territories of the 

 Argentine Republic. 



Bhizomorpha of Agaricus melleus. — Mr. Morris exhibited a 

 specimen of this mycelium received from Mr. F. C. Fennell, of 

 Westgate, Wakefield. It was found, at a depth of 70 yards, in a 

 coal-mine. It appears to be particularly destructive to props and 

 timber made of the Spruce Fir, but not to the Larch, this proving 

 to be the best for subterranean supports, though more expensive. 



