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MINUTES  OF  THE 
Query  16th. — The  leaves  of  Solidago  odora  possess  the  odor  of  anise. 
Are  their  medicinal  properties  due  to  a  volatile  oil,  identical  in  compo- 
sition with  the  oil  of  anise  ? 
A  letter  was  read  by  Mr.  Taylor  from  Mr.  Heinitsch,  of  Lan- 
caster, Pa.,  giving  a  partial  answer  to  the  two  queries  which  he 
accepted,  viz.  Nos.  16  and  18. 
Query  17th. — The  oil  of  Erigeron  canadense  is  frequently  employed  in 
medicine  for  uterine  haemorrhage.  Is  its  reputation  deserved  ?  Where 
id  it  chiefly  produced  ?  In  what  proportion  does  the  herb  yield  oil?  and 
what  are  its  physical  and  chemical  properties  ? 
Not  answered. 
Query  18th. — The  taste  of  Dittany  (Cunila  Mariana)  is  very  like  that 
of  horse  mint  (Monarda  punctata),  Does  the  volatile  oil  of  the  former 
resemble  that  of  the  latter  in  physical  and  chemical  properties  ? 
See  answer  to  No.  16. 
Query  19th. — Spatulas,  stirring-rods,  agitators  and  mechanical  stirrers 
used  in  pharmaceutical  preparations ;  their  material  and  quality,  form 
and  construction,  with  critical  remarks. 
Answered  by  Mr.  T.  S.  Wiegand,  of  Philadelphia,  whose  pa- 
per was  read  by  Prof.  Procter. 
Some  pharmaceutical  preparations  were  exhibited  by  W.  J. 
M.  Gordon  &  Brother,  and  called  forth  much  commendation  by 
the  members. 
On  motion  adjourned  until  7 J  o'clock. 
Thursday  Evening — Fourth  Session. 
At  eight  o'clock  the  President  called  the  meeting  to  order. 
The  minutes  of  the  last  session  having  been  read  were,  on 
motion,  adopted. 
A  letter  was  received  from  Mr.  Larz.  Anderson  offering  to  con- 
duct  the  members  of  the  Association  through  the  extensive  wine 
cellars  of  the  late  Mr.  Longworth  should  they  desire  to  visit 
them.    On  motion  the  letter  was  accepted. 
The  business  of  deciding  upon  a  place  of  meeting  for  the  As- 
sociation next  year  being  in  order, 
Mr.  A.  E.  Ebert  suggested  Cincinnati. 
"  J.  F.  Moore  "  Baltimore. 
"    P.  W.  Bedford  "  Boston. 
Dr.  Squibb  moved  that  the  Association  meet  next  year  in 
