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letters received asking for assistance the interest is certainly increasing in 
the study of the Lichens. 
Several members have offered Lichens for distribution, and it is hoped 
that many more will do so during the coming year. 
Additions have been made to the Herbarium of a number of interesting 
specimens from British Columbia, and a set of sixty correctly determined 
specimens of the genus Cladonia, as well as many others. 
As suggested in the article on Peltigera, if those interested in the 
Lichens will systematically study specimens of one particular genus over a 
period of several months, recording their observations, it will not only be of 
great assistance to themselves but will be useful to others. I shall be glad 
to hear from any one regarding his studies. Several have already sent 
interesting notes which will in time be compiled and published in The 
Bryologist for the benefit of the lichen students. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Carolyn W. Harris. 
REPORT OF THE HEPATIC DEPARTMENT. 
During the past year, through the efforts of various members of the 
Chapter, a goodly number of specimens have been added to the herbarium 
It now contains, in round numbers,- 300 specimens, representing about 250 
species. A large part of these are from foreign sources, and much of the 
material has been examined by the best hepaticologists of the day. 
It is earnestly hoped that during the coming year, it can be brought up 
to at least 500 specimens, and to this end the cordial cooperation of all mem- 
bers is urged. It is also suggested that some plan be arranged by which 
the Chapter herbarium may be made directly available to the members. 
During the past year the writer has, of necessity, been slow in answer- 
ing inquiries concerning hepatics, but hopes to be able to make prompt 
replies in this matter hereafter. 
Let every member make an effort to collect some hepatics for the Chap- 
ter herbarium ; and, if possible, for the distribution. Even common species 
are desired. 
Respectfully submitted, 
William C. Barbour. 
LIST OF MEMBERS. 
Adams, Miss Carrie E Hinsdale, N. H. 
Adams, Mr. F. M 361 Madison street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Ainslie, Mr. Charles N First National Bank, Rochester, Minn. 
Ames, Mr. Oakes Ames Botanical Library, N. Easton, Mass. 
Anderson, Mr. John A High School, Dubuque, Iowa. 
Anthony, Mrs. Emilia C Gouverneur, N. Y. 
