SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE, MAY 2. 
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Scientific Committee, May 2, 1899. 
Dr. M. T. Masters in the Chair, and four members present. 
Cattleya Malformed. — Dr. Masters exhibited a blossom having only 
one petal, one sepal, and a straiglit column. This reduction to a sym- 
metry of *' two " is not uncommon in Orchids. 
Parasitic Fungi. — Some interesting communications, with specimens 
of Polyporus ulmarius, showing how it appears to cause the decay of the 
interior of the tree, and fructifies in the hollow, were sent by Dr. 
Plowright; also descriptions of parasitic fungi on Alders and Willows. A 
vote of thanks was given to Dr. Plowright for his communication. 
Scientific Committee, May 16, 1899. 
Dr. M. T. Masters in the Chair, and four members present. 
Diseased Hemerocallis, dc. — A leaf was received bearing decayed 
spots, apparently due to fungoid growth. This, together with a Peach 
Fig. 9 — .Ecidium grossulaki^. {Gardeners^ Chronicle. 
diseased by a form of mildew, and Apple twigs with knots, were forwarded 
to Dr. W. G. Smith for examination. 
■ Podisoma on Savin. — Dr. Masters exhibited specimens of this fungus, 
which gives rise to Roestelia cancellata on Pear-trees. 
