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which about 500 are introduced. Prof. Hine talked of the relation 
that ants bore to plant lice injury. He spoke of the work that 
Forbes, of Illinois, has done with corn root aphids. 
Prof. Griggs spent his summer in Alaskan waters in a fifty- 
six foot boat. There were three scientists in the party besides 
the crew. They traveled by day. From Seattle to Cook’s 
Inlet is entirely forested. Cook’s Inlet is a meeting place for all 
kinds of plants. The expedition collected kelps for the govern¬ 
ment. 
Mr. Sim found several specimens of Lycopodium obscurum in 
which there were leaves above the cones. Mr. Kostir found the 
box-elder bug in Sandusky County on August 28, 1913. This 
is its first appearance in the state. In September they were 
reported on the campus. Their means of distribution is unknown. 
Miss Detmers observed the succession of plant associations in the 
northern peninsula of Michigan, making St. Ignace her head¬ 
quarters. The region is limestone and has many little lakes and 
bogs. Sphagnum grows in pools with chara contrary to its 
usual habit. Mr. Brown reported his work with the trees of 
Michigan. He was mapping, photographing and working up 
the ecology of Wayne County. He found tw r o new species for 
the state. Mr. Stover told of his work with the leaf mold of 
tomato which he did at Wisconsin. 
The Committee recommended Prof. Schaffner for editor and 
Prof. Hine for business manager of the Naturalist for the present 
year. A vote of thanks was given these two men for the efficient 
way in which they have run the paper during the past. 
The appointment of a Committee to nominate officers was left 
to the President. The meeting then adjourned. 
Blanche McAvoy, 
Secretary pro tern. 
