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they produced a rather pretty effect owing to each having four long 
narrow yellow petals, and the same number of short reddish sepals. 
Scientific Committee. —Sir J. D. Hooker in the chair. Dr. 
Masters read a letter containing resolutions of the Imperial Horticul¬ 
tural Society of Russia on the introduction of the phylloxera into 
the Crimea— e.g., that the Vine only shall be excluded either as 
“ plants ” or “ eyes,” and without a ball of earth ; and if plants be 
sent from countries where the Vine is cultivated they shall only be 
admitted with a certificate to prove that the Vine had not been grown 
at the same place. Fruits of all kinds (Grapes and raisins excepted) 
shall be freely admitted. The importation of all kinds of plants 
from the Crimea shall be provisionally forbidden. 
American Blight. —In view of the extensive diffusion of this insect 
the Committee demand the disinfection of the invaded districts, and 
the prohibition of all importation of Apples. Specimens of Wheat 
haulm affected with grubs were given to Mr. McLachlan to report 
upon. 
Cordyceps sp. Attacking Larvce. —Mr. McLachlan exhibited the larvae 
Fig. 25.— Urceolina tendula. (See next page). 
of some wood-boring beetle attacked by a Cordyceps, growing, as is the 
case with other species of Cordyceps, from the neck of the caterpillar. 
A question arose as to whether the spores were taken in with the 
food or by the larva burrowing and so getting them inserted into the 
folds of the neck, as the President suggested. 
Moth Attacked by an Jsaria (?).—He also exhibited a small white 
moth with a branching fungus proceeding from the thorax, apparently 
an Isaria. It was referred to Dr. M. C. Cooke to report upon. 
Hybrids Between Frogs and Toads. —Mr. Boulger asked if the account 
in the “ Rev. Belg. Hort.” on the existence of the above was a fact. 
The President believed that it had not been confirmed. Rev. H. 
Crewe said from his observations such an occurrence might possibly 
be true. 
Camellia Leaves Attacked by a Fungus. —Some leaves were forwarded 
by Mr. Duffield of Winchmore Hill, and were referred to Mr. W. G. 
Smith to report upon. 
