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ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE SULLIVANT MOSS CHAPTER. 
PRESIDENT’S REPORT. 
It is with pleasure that I record the completion of one year of service to 
the Sullivant Moss Chapter. My duties have doubtless not been any more 
varied than were those of my predecessors, and I am persuaded that my 
somewhat critical attitude in regard to mosses sent me for determination has 
latterly rendered those duties somewhat less arduous than before. This I 
trust will be appreciated by all the members as a step in the line of progress. 
I was about to say this and several other things, and bow myself off the 
pedestal of presidential honor and activity, when our charming secretary 
announced officially my re-appointment. My previous protests to those in 
whose hands I was had not availed. It is too late now, and the only way 
left open to me is to cheerfully and joyously be at the service of the mem- 
bers for another year. I stand ready to serve the Chapter faithfully accord- 
ing to my ability and time. John M. Holzinger. 
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. 
The membership of the Sullivant Moss Chapter has been strengthened 
during the year 1903 by the addition to its ranks of eighteen new mem- 
bers; fifteen have withdrawn, and one member, Miss Edith Barnes, of 
Northboro, Mass., has died. One hundred and twenty names are now 
enrolled. 
The fact that almost constant requisition has been made upon the ser- 
vices of our expert bryologistsin the determination of difficult questions, and 
that they have generously responded to demands upon their time and skill, 
is proof of a commendable degree of interest in the work of the Chapter. 
Interest, has been further indicated by the number and value of the speci- 
mens which have been collected in widely separated stations and offered for 
distribution, and also in the readiness of members in applying for them. 
Ninety-seven species of mosses, lichens and hepatics have been distributed 
during the year, The moss herbarium contains about three hundred and 
forty-five species and varieties, representing one hundred and three genera ; 
more than seventy new species have been added this year. 
While the Chapter is under obligations to many others for contribution 
of specimens, it is especially indebted to Mr. A. J. Hill, of New Westmin- 
ster, B. C., for rare and beautiful ofles contributed to the several herbaria and 
for general distribution. The secretary, in retiring from her office, acknowl- 
edges with much appreciation, the helpful services of those to whom she has 
looked for assistance, and she will continue to hold in remembrance the 
pleasant friendly relations which have grown up between her and the many 
members with whom she has been in correspondence during the past two 
years. Harriet Wheeler, 
Secretary. 
