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11. Diploma Examination.' — The first Final Examination for the 
National Diploma in Horticulture was held in June, and notwith- 
standing absentees through the War, there were 17 successful recipients 
on this first occasion. It is thus evidenced that the National Diploma 
has already won the confidence of the gardening world, which is 
thoroughly convinced as to its practical, as well as its professional, 
utility. 
12. Degree in Horticulture.— The establishment of a Degree in 
the Faculty of Science (B.Sc.) in Horticulture by the Senate of the 
University of London, foreshadowed in the last Annual Report, is 
now accomplished. Final negotiations are proceeding whereby the 
Society's Research Station and School of Horticulture at Wisley are 
to be recognized as a school of the University for the purpose of this 
Degree. Moreover, the National Diploma has been linked with the 
Degree by the University requiring that the Diploma Preliminary 
Examination should have been passed by all candidates for the Degree. 
The special thanks of the Society are due to Sir Albert Rollit, D.C.L., 
for introducing the matter, and patiently pursuing it over a series of 
years. 
13. Tulip Nomenclature. — The Trial of Tulips for the purpose 
of determining their synonymy and correct nomenclature has been 
brought to a close, after two years of very long and careful investigation 
both in this country and in Holland. A full, illustrated report has 
been prepared, which will be issued as a separate publication at a 
charge of 2s. 6d. (35. post free), from the Society's Agents, Messrs. 
Wesley, 28 Essex Street, London, W.C. This illustrated report 
will constitute the standard work on Tulips for many years to come. 
The Council record their grateful thanks to the gentlemen from 
Holland who have so kindly assisted in this work. 
14. Daffodil Year Book. — The Daffodil Year Book was published 
in August, for the third year in succession. These Year Books are 
commended to the notice of Fellows for their practical information 
on all subjects connected with the Daffodil. 
15. Rome Convention. — The text of the rules for the Importation 
and Exportation of Plants, introduced at the Pathological Conference 
at Rome in 1914, has received considerable attention. In connexion 
with this subject, a Return of British Imports and Exports of Plants, 
Seeds, Bulbs, &c, and a Schedule of Pests affecting the question, are 
being prepared, at the suggestion of the Society's Parliamentary 
Committee. 
16. Pritzel. — The revision of Pritzel's " Iconum Botanicarum 
Index " has not been forgotten, but, under the strained conditions 
prevalent both in this country and abroad, it is felt that the present 
