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The Australian Naturalist 
Vol. V. - APRIL 1, 1922. Fart 2 
NOTE. LenLETS having any matter of interest suitable for public- 
ation in these oe esd are requested to communicate with the Editor. 
ORDINARY MEETINGS. 
November Ist, 1921. The President, Miss A. A. Brewster, 
in the chair, and 19 members present. Misses West and Saun- 
ders, and Mr. A. Forster were duly elected members, and Mr. 
Cotrell-Dormer as a country member. 
Mr. D. W. C. Shiress read a most interesting and instruc- 
tive paper on “The Flowering Periods of Euealyptus.” <Ap- 
preciative remarks were made by the President, and Mr. Cheel. 
The President read notes on “Observations on Birds,” and 
exhibited leaves of waratah and common blackberry eut by the 
leaf-cutting bee (Megachile). These leaves are much. tougher 
and more rough than those previously noted as being eigen 
by this insect (A. N. Vol. IV., p. 1386). Mr. Cheel Pad notes 
on certain species, and varieties of Acacia, and on orehids col- 
lected in Centennial Park. 
Mr. P. D, Murray read a note on Pinnotheres, a parasitic 
erab. 
Miss Winter, a live Gecko, and Mr. Hage, a Pisces of wood 
infested with a peculiar beetle. 
December 5th. The President, Miss A. A. Beene in 
the chair, and a large attendance present. Miss Haussmann, 
Mrs. H. J. Preston and Mr. H. Brownski were elected mem- 
bers. Mr. L. Gallard read notes on the grubs of the moth 
Zeuzera and on the eggs of the Green Tree Hopper, and also 
reported that the cicadas which were so scarce last year were _ 
now emerging freely. He had heard the blacks, greens and 
yellows all singing lustily during the last week between Epping 
and Ryde. 
Miss Saunders, specimens of snapdragon with deformed 
flowers and sunflowers showing synanthy. Miss le Plastrier, on 
behalf of Mr. Hennesy, interesting specimens of Opuntia, which 
had sprouted after being a long time removed. from the grow- 
ing plant and apparently dead and dried up. Mr. Cheel “sear- 
let” and “blue” pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis and A. coerulea) 
and read a note thereon. 
