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damiana,  that  from  which  the  original  description  of  Turnera  aphrodiciaca  was 
taken,  and  two  specimens  of  Aplopappus,  yielding  also  so-called  damiana,  were 
shown.  Three  specimens  of  Eriodictyon  were  shown,  all  of  them  indiscriminately 
called  Yerba  santa. 
Prof.  Maisch  stated  that  the  specimens  heretofore  described  as  E.  Californicum 
had  the  leaves  somewhat  different  from  those  shown  and  a  characteristic  appearance 
of  being  varnished  upon  the  upper  surface.  A  specimen  of  the  latter  will  be  sub- 
mitted to  Prof.  Rothrock,  who  had  very  kindly  offered  to  loan  any  specimens  he 
had  for  the  purpose  of  exhibiting  at  the  pharmaceutical  meetings. 
Prof.  Maisclvstated  that  he  had  been  examining  different  samples  sold  as  Gnn- 
delia  robusta,  and  concluded  that  probably  three  species  are  sold  as  such,  and  that 
much  of  it  is  G.  squarrosa  5  he  hoped  that  he  would  soon  be  able  to  report  more 
fully  upon  the  matter. 
Prof.  Maisch  presented  specimens  of  Florida  oranges,  having  upon  their  rind  what 
is  called  "  rust,"  of  a  greenish  brown  appearance,  and  occasioned,  as  it  seems,  by  a 
fungoid  growth  5  it  is  stated  that  the  same  tree,  in  different  years,  will  produce  fruit 
sometimes  thus  affected  and  at  others  free  from  this  defect. 
The  subject  of  obtaining  the  various  products  of  the  orange  is  one  that  might 
well  engage  the  attention  of  those  living  in  our  extreme  Southern  States  5  already 
the  juice  of  the  sour  orange  has  been  utilized  as  a  source  of  citric  acid,  and  oil  of 
petit  grain,  superior  to  almost  any  ever  offered  in  our  market,  has  been  brought  into 
commerce  from  this  section,  and  there  would  seem  to  be  no  good  reason  why  the 
volatile  oils  of  lemon,  orange  and  neroli,  and  orange  flower  water  of  excellent 
quality  should  not  be  produced  there  also. 
The  preparation  of  bay  rum  was  discussed  for  a  short  time,  and  elicited  some 
remarks  throwing  light  upon  the  subject.  One  formula,  which  produced  an  excel- 
lent article,  was  as  follows:  Four  pints  of  alcohol,  three  pints  of  water,  one  pint  of 
Jamaica  rum,  one  drachm  of  oil  of  bay  and  twenty  drops  of  oil  of  pimento  ;  a  few 
drops  of  aqua  ammonia?  gives  the  requisite  color  to  a  whole  gallon  5  some  members 
employ  a  little  less  of  the  oil  of  myrcia. 
On  motion  of  Mr.  Boring,  the  Registrar  was  directed  to  return,  through  Dr. 
Miller,  a  vote  of  thanks  to  Prof.  Rothrock  for  his  kindness  in  offering  the  loan  of 
herbarium  specimens  to  our  College. 
The  use  of  various  fixed  oils  was  suggested  for  consideration  at  the  next  meeting. 
On  motion,  adjourned.  T.  S.  Wiegand,  Registrar, 
PHARMACEUTICAL  COLLEGES  AND  ASSOCIATIONS. 
The  Boston  Druggists'  Association  held  its  second  annual  meeting  January  22. 
The  reports  from  the  various  officers  were  read,  and  show  the  Association  to  be  in 
a  healthy  condition.  It  has  made  efforts,  and  will  continue  them,  with  the  view  of 
securing  the  repeal  of  the  proprietary  stamp  tax  during  the  present  session  of  Con- 
gress.   The  following  officers  were  elected  for  the  ensuing  year  :   President,  Dr. 
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