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exhibited by Messrs. Veitch, of Chelsea, were referred to Mr. Worsdell, 

 F.L.S., for further examination. 



Pyronia 1 John Seden.' — Messrs. J. Veitch showed fruits of one of the 

 hybrids previously exhibited before the Committee in the autumn. The 

 fruits of this hybrid were quince-like in appearance, and had a remark- 

 ably pleasant aroma, but were still quite hard. 



Snotvdrop Bulbs. — Brodie of Brodie, Brodie Castle, Forres, sent two 

 snowdrops with the newly formed bulbs produced at a distance of two inches 

 above the original bulbs, with which they were connected by means of a 

 tube formed by sheathing membranous leaves. 



Journal and Scientific Papers. — A reply was received from the 

 Council acknowledging the receipt of the resolution sent up from the last 

 meeting and deferring any action thereupon for the present. 



