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tho sea-coast; and, from recent observations of American botanists 
in Alaska, it seems probable that many plants when buried under 
glaciers become torpid, but retain enough vitality to grow again 
when uncovered by the retreat of the ice. I hope, at some future 
time, to have an opportunity of returning to this subject from 
a larger base, and in detail ; meantime I would ask : Is it not 
probable that a large proportion of the present Arctic flora is the 
remains of an old and widely distributed flora, which was where 
it is now before the Glacial Period, held its own (sorely straightened, 
no doubt) during that period, and was not driven southward by 
tho ice-sheet at any time? 
I have once more to thank Mr. Arthur Bennett for his great 
kindness in naming many of these plants, and for his great 
assistance, so willingly given at all times. — II. I). Geldart. 
V. 
NOTES ON THE HERRING FISHERY OF 1891. 
By C. Stacy- Watson. 
Head 28th January , 1895. 
I have been requested by the Secretary to continue these annual 
Notes, and have, with considerable reluctance, consented, for I cannot 
forget that I follow in the footsteps of our late President in this 
matter, who has, for so many years, ably performed this duty. 
May I, therefore, crave your indulgence whilst I strive to place 
before you, as concisely as I can, the few facts that pertain to the 
most important industry for the year. 
