A journal devoted more especially to the 
natural history of Ohio. The official organ 
of The Biological Club of the Ohio 
State University. Published monthly 
during the academic year, from Novem- 
ber to J une (8 numbers). Price 50 cents per year, payable in advance. 
To foreign countries, 75 cents. Single copies 10 cents. 
John H. Schaffner, Editor. 
F. J. Tyler, Subscriptions. 
R. F. Griggs, Advertising Agent. 
THE O. S. U. NATURALIST, Ohio State University, 
COLUMBUS, OHIO. 
THE O. S. U. 
NATURALIST 
CONTENTS 
Feeding Habits of the Scarlet Flamingo 17 
J. C. Hambleton 
Aggressive Character and Economic Aspect of the White Heath 
Aster 19 
IV. A. Kellerman 
Geophilous Plants of Ohio 21 
F. J. Tyler 
Notes Economic and Taxonomic on the Saw Brier, Smilax 
Glauca 24 
TV. A. Kellerman. 
Meetings of the Biological Club 27 
News and Notes 28 
Entered at the Post Office at Columbus, Ohio, as second-class matter, November 20, 1900. 
