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and planted on the college campus south of the Botanical 
building, Ohio State University. In 1897 a form was no¬ 
ticed that differed materially from the enumerated species 
of the state. Later it was observed more carefully, and 
finally specimens were submitted to Britton of the New 
York Botanical Gajden. The Naturalist prints an excel¬ 
lent plate, and says : “The accompanying plate will give 
some idea of this elegant sunflower. It is not coarse and 
weedy in habit as so many of the other species, though 
rather tall. It is a good bloomer and would doubtless be 
desirable for ornamental planting. Roots will be furnished 
gratis to botanic gardens and to all who may wish to grow 
this form for observation or for ornamental purposes. Her¬ 
barium specimens are likewise on hand for those wishing 
the same.” 
The Misses Olivia and Caroline Phelps Stokes have pre¬ 
sented to the New York Botanical Garden the sum of 
$3000, on condition that the interest of the fund shall al¬ 
ways be used for the investigation and preservation of na¬ 
tive plants, or for bringing the need of such preservation 
before the public. The Board of Managers decided, in ac¬ 
cepting the gift, to offer prizes of $50, $30 and $20 for 
essays upon the preservation of wild plants, including 
shrubs, herbs and trees. The essays for 1902 were to be 
submitted before February 1, and those awarded prizes 
will be published by the Journal of the A ew York Botanical 
Garden in its issues for March, April and May. 
The January number of the Journal of the Maine Orni¬ 
thological Society contains the following bird note, which 
is of general interest by reason of the localities and dates : 
“ We have seen several flocks of goldfinches in Knox, 
Lincoln and Kennebec counties. Uarge flocks of snow¬ 
flakes are also common. A robin was feeding beside the 
shore of the lake at Liberty on Thanksgiving morning. 
The night previous was very cold and windy, yet he 
seemed as bright and cheery as though he had just 
returned in spring. An American creeper was seen 
creeping on the trunk of a large elm, in Water- 
ville on December 30th. I also saw a small flock of red 
