REPORT FOR 1891—1892. 



The number of contributors to the Club this year is 

 31, whilst the total amouat of specimens sent is 4158, 

 the largest which has come to hand for several years 

 past. The number of species, however, is by no means 

 proportionately great, since by an unavoidable coincidence 

 it has happened that the same plant, in several cases, has 

 been collected and forwarded by different members. As is 

 proved by an Index Exmirgatornts prefixed to this year's 

 desiderata list, members have now been supplied with many 

 of the conspicuous rarities, and this, it is hoped, will clear 

 the waj^ for a more thorough investigation of the critical 

 genera — one of the main ends and objects of the Club's 

 existence. It must be admitted that Roses and Brambles 

 continue to receive a fair share of attention, the same 

 however cannot be said for Carex, Pota7nogeton, Salix, and 

 other difficult groups too numerous to quote here. To the 

 diligence of Messrs. H. L. Levinge and R. L. Praeger, the 

 Club is indebted for a large number of very acceptable Irish 

 plants ; whilst the Channel Island's Flora is, as usual, well 

 represented by Miss Dawber's long series of beautiful 

 specimens. The Rev. W. Moyle Rogers has again kindly 

 consented to supply Prof. Babington's place as referee for 

 the Riibi. To him, as well as to Messrs. A. Bennett, F. J. 

 Hanbury, and Mr. J. G-. Baker the Club's warmest thanks 

 are due in examining and reporting on the contributions. 

 The bulk of the plants, excluding Brambles, have passed 

 through Mr. Bennett's hands, and it is to be understood 

 that he acquiesces in the naming of species not specially 

 mentioned in the Report. 



