SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE, AUGUST 27. 



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Armeria abnormal. — Mr. Van der Weyer sent specimens of Thrift 

 with abnormal pollen and petals. 



Variation. — Bev. Professor Henslow, M.A., wrote with reference 

 to non-scented Musk, stating it to be a condition due to the cold and 

 wet weather. He also drew attention to the tendency to variegation in 

 Aspidistra when rem.oved from a partly shaded position to the full 

 light of a conservatory. 



Pear with axial growth. — Mr. Ockenden sent a Pear with elongated 

 axis, showing the formation of three fruits, as a result of the elonga- 

 tion. Messrs. Bunyard sent a drawing of a Pear fruit showing a 

 similar elongation, resulting, however, in a tuft of leaves beyond the 

 fruit. 



