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sent in his splendid contribution, including a further set of Cornish 
Itubi. Mr. R. A. Graham generously presented a set of Mentha, which 
is the type of specialist’s material so much needed. As a consequence of 
these two circumstances, the' one so sad and the other so pleasant, con- 
tributors will on the average have received more specimens than they 
submitted. Mention should also be made of the fine set of Alchemilhi 
sent by Dr. Walters on behalf of the Cambridge University herbarium. 
Some good sets of Polygonum, Salix, and grasses have also been contri- 
buted, but only two Carices were sent in, and no Ilieracia at all. Other 
neglected genera such as Potamogeton, Chenopodium, Panuncxdus, linaa, 
Medicago, Callitriche, Epilobiurn , to name only a few, were absent or 
poorly represented. The standard of preparation of specimens was as 
usual good. The Distributor appeals to members, however, to observe 
the rules a little more stricdly so as to make the distribution easier and 
quicker. At present rules B.2, B.5, B.7, and the advertised last date 
for sending parcels, are honoured more in tlie breach than in the obsei-- 
vance. Our thanks are due to the referees, Messrs. Ash, Hubbard, 
Jowett, Lousley, Meikle, Nelmes, Sandwith, Airy Sliaw, Wade, and 
Wallace, and Drs. Melderis, Walters, and Warburg, who have gone to 
much trouble in examining and commenting on the specimens, and to 
all those contributing for their share in a most successful exchange. 
The next season will sliow whether the Section has really turned the 
corner, and members are urged to give it all the support and help they 
can. 
Sanderstead, April 1953. 
D. P. Young. 
