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probably of Freesia, which had sent up a premature develop- 

 ment of the shoots in an upward direction, bearing secondary 

 bulbs on its sides. It appeared to be a converse phenomenon 

 to what occurs in the case of bulbs, which send down 11 droppers," 

 and may possibly be due to too deep planting. 



Banksian Bose in Fruit. — Dr. Masters also showed a Banksian 

 Rose which had been cross-fertilised by another species. The 

 carpels were developed, but not the hypanthus (the " hip "), so 

 that the same condition was found as in the carpels of Potentilla 

 or Geum. This species has not been previously known to fruit 

 in this country. 



Hybrid Orchids. — Dr. Masters showed two hybrids between 

 Cypripedium Chantini and C. Spicerianum, whose parents were 

 of inverse sex. 



Study of Plant Pathology. — Dr. Masters read a letter he had 

 received from Dr. Sorauer of Vienna, inviting him to join the 

 Internationale Phyto-Pathologische Commission for the study of 

 plant diseases. This Commission has arisen out of the recent 

 Exhibition of Forestry in Vienna. He thought that the invita- 

 tion might fitly be extended to other investigators of such 

 matters. After some discussion, Mr. Michael moved, "That it 

 be suggested to Dr. Sorauer that the Internationale Phyto- 

 Pathologische Commission place itself in communication with 

 the Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Royal Horticul- 

 tural Society with a view to an arrangement for the exchange 

 of information and assistance between the two Societies." This 

 was seconded by Professor Church, and carried. 



Fog Investigation. — Dr. Oliver proposed to present an 

 interim report at Easter. This was agreed to. 



