BOTANY. — The Botanical Section will be represented by Dr. T. W, 
Woodhead. F.L.S. 
Flowering Plants.-- Mr. H. H. Corbett writes: — Many interesting 
and rare hygrophiles and pelophiles are to be found. For lists of these see the 
former programmes of Askern meetings of the union. 
The plant associations on the open fields of Sutton Common, are interesting 
in the way that they show the struggle between the original fen flora and the 
more recent weeds and herbage of cultivation The dominant grasses are 
Agrostis vulgxvis and species of Poa. The wetter parts supporting /^i>a caespitosa, 
Alopecurus geniculatus and Arundo phragmites. Along with these are patches of 
[uncus conglomeratus and J. glauoa, Spivcea Ulmarya, Potentilla anserina and 
Thalictrum flavum, w'hile wherever the turf is thin from water having lodged on 
the surface, Hydrocotyle and Polygonum amphihium prevail. 
The woods are mixed Birch, Oak, Willow and Alder with Vihurnuni. op ul us a.s 
a sub-dominant and a dense undergrowth of Uvtica dioica, Epilohium hirsutum, Iris 
pseudacorus and Ancndo phragmites. 
Shirley Pool itself has a remarkable margin flora. The woodland associa- 
tion gives place to a dense jungle of Arundo, Carex and Epilobium with patches of 
Lathraa thelypteris. At the edge of the pool, Arundo and Carex almost give place 
to Cladium which forms a thick fringe to much of the pool. In the water itself 
is hardly any living vegetation either floating or submerged. 
Fungi. — The Yorkshire Mycological Committee will be represented by 
Mr. W. N. Cheesman, J P., F.G.S. 
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY.— Mr. H. H. Corbett writes :— 
Mammals. — I know of no records of the Bats. The common wild 
mammals are to be seen. Moles abound, Hedgehogs are common, both Common 
and Lesser Shrews occur. Foxes are nume-ous, and there is little doubt that 
Badgers occur, as last summer " something " was digging out wasp nests at night. 
Birds. — The dense woods and weed beds shelter many interesting species, 
Magpies and Jays are common. Herons visit the ponds. Mallard, Coot and 
Moorhen breed among the reeds, Snipe, Redshank and Lapwing on the marshy 
fields. Reed Warblers are very numerous. 
Reptiles and Amphibians.— Grass Snake, Smooth Newt, Frog and 
Toad, are the only records, all are common. 
Fishes. — Both species of Stickleback are common in the ditches, 
Minnows are frequent in those drains that have a fairly rapid current. In Shirley 
Pool are Pike, Roach, Bream, Tench and Eels. 
GONCHOLOGY. — The Conchological Section will be officially 
represented by the President of the Union, Mr. John W. Taylor. 
Mr. H. H. Corbett wri'es : — Besides the species noted in former programmes 
Hyalinia nitida is abundant and fine among herbage and under logs at Shirley 
Pool, and LimncFj, glaber occurs in some of the ditches. 
ENTOMOLOGY. — The Entomological Section will be officially 
represented by its Presideot. Mr. H. H. Corbett, M.R.C.S. 
The district is rich in all orders of insects. 
Lepidoptera. — Mr. H. H. Corbett writes : — In addition to the species 
named in former programmes and reports, larvae of Tortrix branderiana may be 
found in Askern, or if too late in the season, the imagines may be beaten from 
the trees. 
Mr. G. T. Porritt writes :—Ennomos fuscantaria occurs in the wood near the 
pool at Askern, on the way to Shirley, and the larvse ought to be well grown on 
the Ash trees. In the hawthorn hedge bordering the same wood Tortrix 
cinnamomeana is abundant. 
