Pibrary of the Museum COMPARATIVE ZOOLOGY AT HARVARD COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, MASS R., a OT rowel Cee roe | The gift of the No.(0552,. fly 22 [80 't= pr aL), [88S PAPERS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE Bev yYAlL SOCIETY OF aS VANE a FOR Fae *a,0* ee? *, TASMANIA: PRINTED AT THE “ MERCURY”’ STEAM PRESS OFFICE, HOBART. ” 1884, THE responsibility of the statements and opinions given in the following papers and discussions rests with the individual authors; the Society as a body merely places them on record. Contents, Page. erGecedines LOM Mayr... cssccoasvsssdsoc<.:0cducassvcassseceesnsntevesestesenes ses XLVI Minerals chiefly from N.S. Wales. By Dr. Barnard..............00058 LI Proposed establishment Australasian Geographical Society............. 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Secretary (Mr, Barnard) brought under notice the following returns, received since last meeting, viz. :— Number of visitors to Museum :— January : On Sundays, 964 ; on week days, 1,420; total, 2,384. February : On Sundays, 986 ; on week days, 1,220 ; total, 2,206. March: On Sundays, 910 ; on week days, 1,805; total, 2,715. Aprii : On Sundays, 1,165 ; on week days, 970 ; total, 2,135. Number of visitors to Gardens :— January, total, 4,886; February, total, 5,014; March, total, 5,024 ; April, total, 4,497. Plants, etc., received at Gardens :— From Messrs. Huber and Co., France, 27 packets seeds. From Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux and Co., five ditto. From M. A. Van Geert, Ghent, one box of ornamental deciduous trees and shrubs. Frome Mr. Thos. Gulliver, Townsville, North Australia, one case Australian orchids. From the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, U.S.A., 18 papers of seeds. From Mr. C, F. Cresweli, Sydney, one bag of seed of Araucaria Bidwilli. From Baron Ferd. von Miieller, Melbourne, 54 papers seeds (various). From the Chamber of Agriculture, Washington, U.S.A., 12 papers of seeds. From Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux and Co., Paris, 5 papers seeds. Plants, etc., sent from Gardens :— To Dr. Schomburgh, Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Sphagnum Moss, To Mr. Guilfoyle, Meibourne. Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. To Mr. Chas, Moore, Botanic Gardeus, Sydney, ditto. To De Smet Freres and Co., chest 32 Tree Ferns, and one case of Norfolk Island Pines. To A. Van Gaert, Ghent, 10 Tree Ferns. To Mr. C. F, Creswell, Melbourne, one case of mixed bulbs. Books and periodicals received. Presentations to Museum. Meteorological Returns :— 1. Hobart, from Captain Shortt, Government Observer. Tables of observations for January, February, March, and April. Table of rainfall in Tasmania for 1882. 2. From Mr. Roblin. Abstracts and results of meteorological observations taken at the lighthouses, Tasmania, in 1882, acaba a the Hobart observations for January, February, March, and pril. January :— Barometer.—Mean, for month, 29'834in, Thermometer.—Means: Max., 71'4; min., 56'2 ; dry, 63°7; wet, 58'8, B xvii Humidity.—Dew point : Mean, 55'3 ; elastic force of vapour, ‘438; humidity, °740. Condensation,—Number of days on which rain fell, 9; amount collected, 3°60in. Cloud.—Mean daily amount 7 (scale 0O—10). Wind.—Prevailing direction, E., S.E., N.W.; Mean force 1'9 (scale 0—12). Remarks.—Rain fell on 9 days ; the heaviest fall registered, at 9 a.m. on the 17th, was 1‘48in, The highest temperature ia the shade was 84°2 on the 15th; the lowest, on the night of the 17th, was 49°6. Light winds from E., 8.E., and N.W., fine but cloudy weather. ‘The lowest reading of the Barometer was 29.350 at 3 p.m. on the 20th; the highest 30‘237, at 9 p.m. on the 17th. February :— Barometer.—Mean : 29°707. Thermometer.—Mean: Max., 69°5; min., 55°5; dry, 62°6 ; wet, 58. Pes re point, 54°7 ; elastic force of vapour, ‘428 ; humidity, 153. Condensation.—Number of days on which rain fell, 14; amount collected, 2'081. Cloud.—Mean daily amount 7 (scale 0O—10). Wind.—Prevailing direction W., and E.S.E, Remarks.—Rain fell on 14 days; the heaviest fall, 1‘2lin., at 9.a,m. on the 28th. Highest temperature in shade 80 on the 7th, the iowest 48 on the night of the 18th. Light winds from W. and E.S.E. Slight Aurora at 10 p.m. on the 8th. Thick misty weather from 9th to 12th. Vivid lightning on evening of 12th. Heavy rain on 27th and 28th. Thunder and lightning on evening of 27th. Thick fog on morning of the 28th, a gale of wind in the afternoon from S, W., continuing until next morning with heavy rain. The lowest reading of the Barometer was 28'755 at 3 p.m. of the 28th. The highest 30'132 at 9am of the 5th. March:— Barometer. —Mean, 29°906. Thermometer.—Means : Max., 68'6 ; miv., 55°6 ; dry, 64'3 ; wet, 597. oa rade point, 56°5 ; elastic force of vapour, ‘457 ; humidity, “758. Condensation.—Number of days on which raio fell, 14; amount collected, 3°62 inches. Cloud.—Mean daily amount 6.4 (scale 0O—10). ; Wind.—Prevailing direction, N.W. and 8S.S.E. Remarks,—Rain fell on 14 days, the heaviest fall on any one day, 1'45in., was registered at 9 a.m. on the Ist. Highest temperature in shade 86, on the 8th, and in the sun 101, on the saine day. The lowes: temperature 48 on the nightof 28th. Highest reading of the barometer, 30°207in., at 9 a,m., on the 23rd; the lowest, 29'485, at 3 p.m. on the 9th. Light winds from N.W. and S.S.E. during the month. Showery with winds from S.E. from 10th to 14th, and heavy rain on the 12th. Thick misty weather with light rain from 18th to 23rd. April :— Barometer.—Mean, for month, 29°‘901lin. Thermometer.—Means: Max., 63°7 ; min., 49°4. Dry bulb, 59°1 ; wet bulb, 55. Humidity,—Dew point, 51'S ; elastic force of vapour, ‘385 ; humidity, 768. Condensation,—No. of days‘on which rain fell, 9; amount collected, 0°48in. Cloud.—Mean, daily amount, 5.8 (scale 0O—10.) Wind.—Prevailing direction, S., and N.W., mean force, 1°8 (scale— xlix lowest g ports s Country g of the 22nd , being only the . 2 Highest temperature in shade 73°5 on the 3rd 43 on the night of 23rd. Winds light from N.W. and S. Thick fo on the Derwent on the morning of the 29th. Mr, O. C. Heiden re The middle of the eclipse on the evenin was well defined, although scud was driving across the moon from the that three distinct shocks of earthquake were felt at Gould’ Remarks.—The rainfall for the month was very slight S.E. A lunar rainbow was observed previous to the eclipse, and a halo round the moon during its continuance. on 12th and 13th. 0°48 inches. ~o or CON re BR tON oO On BID BOOK coootr ‘qunowy "‘shUq ‘qunowy H ‘sAuq | ‘qunouy VEE IT 60.4 S 89.6 8 10. ZT GL-T 8 66:6 6 19. &T 1G. tt IL-P OL T9.T oT 80:4 FL *soyouy *shuqy *AIVNAQe iT ‘S88T TIVANIVY 19 DO H19 © 6919 MMII ISSSS NwANOnnAN ‘qunouy *ArVnUe Le re Coe OO Reke bab Saba ae ‘shvq ; "* Togseounery ““[esulg ‘aoourd][ Ty ““anoqeyy elenboeyy : peop aepnoary Hoyosig, yunoyT “* speey, MoryT spuepyyeToQ yynowye 7 jesuLy qtodyynog suepivyy o1uejog me mie bad | "MOTWRyg ] Time of leafing, flowering, and fruiting of a few standard plants in Ee adeno Gardens during January, February, March and April, 1 — January :— 7th. Veronica augustifolia in full flower. 10th. First ripe Apricot gathered (Roman), 14th. Grevillea robusta in full flower. 14th. Jargonelle Pear commencing to ripen. 20th. Catalpa syringfceolia in flower. 3lst. Mulberries commencing to ripen. February :— 7th. Kerry Pippin commencing to ripen. 8th. Windsor Pear commencing to ripen. 10th. Bon chretien commencing to ripen. 14th. Greengage Plum commencing toripen. (In a note appended to this return Mr. Abbott remarks :—‘‘ Owing to the continued showers during the season the ash and sycamore are re- taining their leaves much longer than usual.’’) March:— ; 10th. Tips of horbeam turning yellow. 20th. Seckle pair ripe. 24th. Golden Drop Plum (Coes) ripe. 24th. Tips of Elm turaing yellow. 26th. Tips of Horsechestnut turning brown. 31st. Ash leaves commencing to fall. 31st. Oak leaves commencing to fall. April :— 14th. Chinese chrysanthemum in flower. 15th. Elm leaves commencing to fall. 16th, Coes late red plum commencing to ripen. 22nd, Pyrus aucuparia leaves commencing to fall. 28th. Black Mulberry leaves commencing t” ‘1. 30th. Seeds of hornbeam ripe. The presentations to the Museum were as ivilow :— 1. From A. T, Clerk, Esq. 17 spears, 2 throwing sticks, 1 shield, 1 stone axe, and 5 baskets made and used by the Aborigines near Cashmere Station, North Kennedy District, Cardwell, Queensland. 2, From Mr.G. Elliot, Melbourne. 34 Brazilian birds, and a tine pair of horns of the Cashmere Water Buffalo. ; 3. From Miss Edgar. A prepared specimen of the fox shark, or ‘‘ thresher,” ( Alopecias vulpes) caught in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand. 4, From Mr. W. Woodin. Fossils, Teeth, etc., from the Liverpool Plains, New South Wales, stated to have been found lying on the bed rock at a depth of 115 feet from the surface. 5, From Mr. H. J. Warner, Slab of fine Clay, with Fern Impres- sions, from York Plains Coal Mine, Cast of Spirifer. 6. From Mr. R. Brown. Two samples of Tin from the claim of the Empress Company, Koetong, Victoria. 7. From Mr. W. Rayner, New Norfolk, Specimens of Iron Pyrites and silicified wood from Chariemont. 8. From R. P. Adams, Esq. Specimen of Asbestos, from Mount Bischoff. 9, From Mr. C. Basstian. 10 Maori stone Axes, in various stages of manufacture, from Woodstock, New Zealand. 10. From Mr. C.W.S. James. Fragments of boulder encrusted with crystals of carbonate of lime, from Waterworks, Hobart. 11, From Mr. J. E. Evans. Specimens of Tin Ore from Ben Lomond Mine. 12. 13. 14, hi From Col. Crawford. Specimen of Sucking Fish (Echeneis remora). From Mrs. Wm. Crosby, jun. Specimen of Shell and animal of Nautilus, From Mr. E. D. Swan. A Diamond Snake (Morelia spilotes) from the Quarantine Station, Sydney, prepared and mounted, 15, From the Hon. the Minister of Lands and Works, N. J. Brown. 16. Lge 18. 19. 20. 21, 22. 23. 24, 25, 26. Model of a Gold Nugget found at the Whyte River, Tasmania, by McGinty and party, February 18, 1883. Weight, 2430z, Ditto from the same locality, found by Griffin and party, March, 1883. Weight, 1430z. 6dwts. From Mr. C, Edge. A diamond snake (Hoplocephalus superbus) from near Hobart Waterworks. From Mr. J. Whittaker. 7 yay) tie a “=. 84 7 , os) “ee : 7 arn Cae fe ae Ae wy by = 7 a a ep ine’ Viti - ww 2) ho ee — i a is ee Von ) ho UNny ot Ae Al." ere & ‘. 4 ieee i Rae het ! : ios Opt, ot * 7 ef ai 7) an ; ww aly oe we : V : ~ -_ 1 7 - “7 _ - - ss Sf" uy ls on , v7 ia REPORT OF THE moYAL SOCT rey, OF PAS M AON IA FOR THE YEAR 1883. Casmanta: WILLIAM THOMAS STRUTT, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, HOBART. 1884. PYTITTDOe Wh s , i. : P ate Aa yet - 2 ¥ , cA 4 ' 7 a I Se ae ROYAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA. ates LE, PBatror: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. President : HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR SIR GEORGE CUMINE STRAHAN, R.A. KC. MG. Vice-Presidents : HON. J. W. AGNEW, M.D., M.L.C. JAMES BARNARD, ESQ. HIS HONOR MR. JUSTICE DOBSON. THOMAS STEPHENS, ESQ., M.A., F.G.S. Council: C. T. BELSTEAD, ESQ. T. STEPHENS, ESQ., M.A., F.G.S. H. J. BUCKLAND, ESQ. . BARNARD, ESQ. *HIS HONOR MR. JUSTICE DOBSON. *C. H. GRANT, ESQ. * RUSSELL YOUNG, ESQ. * HON, J. W. AGNEW, M.D. JOHN SWAN, ESQ. JUSTIN M‘C. BROWNE, ESQ. A. G. WEBSTER, ESQ. H. A. PERKINS, ESQ., M.D. Sony Treasurer : C. J. BARCLAY, ESQ. Mon. Deervetary: JAMES BARNARD, ESQ. Auditors of Annual Accounts : F. BUTLER, ESQ. JOHN MACFARLANE, ESQ. Auditors of Monthly Accounts: H. J. BUCKLAND, ESQ. C. T, BELSTEAD, ESQ. Curator of Museum: MR. ALEXANDER MORTON. Superintendent of Gardens: MR. F. ABBOTT, JUN. * Members who retire next in rotation. RES aur WER Ade Mae Gi ee ae; a4 PE nett tf 7 iy Oh ae arent, aI apatoa S14 HOtAW von bs AMINE AO Aare a al _y tabeihengea eve tM AU ETAL. TFG you® at CN er ee a a WoarOdk HOTTAIT UIE RUKOTE BER BAA AAG, EE ATA UMATR BAIT 4X ails i .. inain? -, OFM ARTI TD BT oe OAM SYA NTS RR a a Oak CALA TE 0 MT ee ah Fiat ee ener ts i aaa AOS ANTS. AN ACO BER, ae S 1 Oat eheee Hes eS Te. Cea HEE wr LL. AO ree 1 ths REO) bigs! ; Hos AL aut ea . | Oat RATER : ; ACY. .O29 Sq ARTE AP Dynan y | i Bs ae Aon et winter noth ‘ Late Abid HAE tw AS, cdtuanie Toarnnd \ atone: et ART IA a (3 y _ ee ARATE Hold Vay | wtescaik sidinaht Ja vn ce xe ‘ Ad AI DAL aby se ie a iy 4 SAR CAMS Le fr he UE A Taisen, lo ten VOTIOM BAC ATATA iM nenitint> Ya pendant ape: thal : TL TOOL Oe ; MOA Ior st) Seon silted onlin pede) Wonorary SHlembers : “Baron F. Von Mueller, K.C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S.. LEP ES- &e., Government Botanist, Melbourne, Victoria: * Rev. J. E. Tenison-Woods, F. L.S., F.G.S., F.R.G.S. , Sydney. Mrs. Meredith, Launceston. Corresponding Aembers : *Members who have contributed Papers which have been published in the Society’s Transactions, W. H. Archer, Esq., Melbourne. Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, C.B., K.C.S.1., &c, &c., London. C. Tomlinson, Esq., F.R.S., F.C.S., &c., Highgate, near London. “G. Bennett, Esq., M.D., F.Z.S., Sydney, New South Wales. Professor G. Neumayer, Munich. Dr, W. O. Sonder, Foreign Hon. Sec. Society of Naturalists, Hambure. ev. od. Bleasdale, D.D., F.G:S. * Major W. V. Legge, R.A., R. Z.8., M.R.A.S., England. Professor John Agardh, M. 1D). Univer sity of Lund, Sweden. Dr. Julius Haast, E.R. S., F.G. S., Director of Museum, Christchurch, New Zealend. Archibald Liversidge, Esq., F.R.S., F.C.S., F.G.S., F.L.S., #.RG:S., &c., &e., ‘Protessor of Chemistry and Mineralogy, University of ‘Sydney. Professor W. Harkness, U.S.N., United States Naval Observatory, Washington. Henry Heylyn Hayter, Esq., C.M.G., Government Statist, Melbourne. “Frederick M. Bailey, Esq., F.L.S., Brisbane, Queensland. “Ralph Tate, Esq., F.L.S., F.G.S., Professor of Natural History, University of Adelaide. * John Brazier, Esq., C.M.Z.S., Sydney. Richard Schomburg, Ph.D: C. M.Z.S., Director of Botanic Gardens, Adelaide. Professor G. F. H. Ulrich, F.G.S., Melbourne. “F. W. Hutton, Esq., F.G.S., C.M.Z.S., Professor of Biology, Canterbury College, Christchurch, New Zealand. Rev. George Brown, C.M. Z. S., Sydney. Professor F. M‘ Coy, F.R.S., F.G.S., University of Mel- bourne. 6 R. J. L. Ellery, Esq., F.R.S., F.R.A.S., Government Astronomer, Melbourne. Mons. J. N. Verschaftelt, Ghent, Belgium. * Robert Etheridge, jun., Esq., F.G.S., British Museum. James Hector, Esq., M.D., C.M.G., F.R.S., F.G.S., Director Geological Survey of New Zealand, Wellington. Rev. Charles Rogers, LL.D., Secretary Royal Historical Society, London. E. P. Ramsay, Esq., F.L.S., Curator of Australian Museum, Sydney. Hon. W. M‘Leay, F.L.S., Sydney. William Tompson Bednall, Esq., Adelaide, South Australia. *G. McIntyre, Esq., Christchurch, New Zealand. List of Fellows and FAembers: * Fellows who have contributed Papers which have bean published in the Society’s Transactions. + Denotes Life Membership. * Abbott, F., jun., Hobart. Adams, G. P., ditto. * Aonew, Hon. J. W., M.D., M.E.C., Fellow of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, ditto. Aikenhead, Hon. J., M.L.C., Launceston. Adams, R. P., Solicitor-General, Hobart. Allport, Morton John Cecil, ditto. Atkins, Charles J., ditto. Archer, H. W. D., M.H.A., Brickendon. Bilton, H., Glenorchy. * Barnard, James, Hobart. Butler, Francis, ditto. Bright, R. S., M.R.C.S. Eng., ditto. Butler, Henry, F.R.C.S. Eng., ditto. Buckland, H. J., ditto. Browne, Justin M‘C., ditto. Barclay, C. J., ditto. Belstead, C. T., ditto. Belbin, W., M.H.A., Mayor, ditto. Brown, Hon. N. J.. M.H.A., Meadow Banks, Glenora. Bidencope, J., Hobart. Barnard, C. E., M.D., F.L.S., Eneland. Brock, H. J., Campania. * Beddome, C. E., Hillgrove, Brown’s River Road. Burgess, W. H., M.H.A., Hobart. Bethune, John C., Dunrobin. Barnes, William Trevallyn, Launceston. Cook, Henry, Hobart. Crawtord, Lieut.-Colonel, Hamilton-on-Forth. Coote, Audley, M.H.A., Sandy Bay. Cowle, Miss, Hobart. Crosby, R., ditto. Crowther, E. L., M.D., ditto. Crouch, EK. J.. M.R.C.S., Eng., ditto. Crosby, William, jun., ditto, Chapman, C. W., Cascade, Hobart. 8 * Dobson, His Honor Mr. Justice, Hobart Dobson, H., ditto. Dowdell, C., ditto. Dodds, the Hon. J. S., M.H.A., ditto. Dobson, Hon. Alfred, M.H.A., ditto. Elliston, C. H., ditto. Evans, T. M., ditto. Fincham, James, ditto. Fysh, Hon. P. O., M.E.C., ditto. +Gellibrand, Hon. W. A. B., M.U.C., Hon. Member Leeds Institute, River Ouse. Grant, C. H., Hobart. Grahame, W. H., ditto. Giblin, Edward O., M.D., ditto. Grant, James, ditto. Gawne, E. B., Bellerive. Harris, Rev. R. D. P., Hobart. Hunter, Henry, ditto. Huybers, A., ditto. Holden, L. A., M.R.C.S., Ene., ditto. Hookey, Vernon W., Hobart. © Henry, Robert, jun., ditto. Hamilton, John, ditto. * Johnston, R. M., F.L.S., ditto. Jeffrey, Molesworth, Bournbank, Lachlan. Kermode, W. A., Mona Vale. Knight, W., M.A., Hobart. Lewis, Hon. David, ditto. Latham, G. H., ditto. Lovett, W., Colonial Auditor, Hobart. Macfarlane, James, ditto. Macfarlane, John, ditto. Mather, J. B., ditto. Maxwell, C. M., ditto. Marsh, H. J., Hobart. 9 t Mace, G., Spring Bay. Murphy, Most Rev. D., Bishop of Hobart. Maemichael, John C., Hobart. Maddox, Wm. Gordon, M.R.C.S., Eng., Launceston Mace, F., Buckland. Macfarlane, W. H., M.B., New Norfolk. Napier, G. R., Hobart. * Nowell, E. C., ditto. Nairn, C. C., New Town. Nicholas, Wm., Nant, Bothwell. Nicholas, Geo. C., Mill Brook, Ouse. Pillinger, J., Antill Ponds. Perkins, H. A., M.D., M.R.C.S., Ene., Hobart. Parsons, Cecil J., New Town. * Petterd, W. F., C.M.Z.S8., Launceston. Roberts, H. L., Hobart. Read, R. Cartwright, Redlands, New Norfolk Riddoch, A., Hobart. Reynolds, W. J. J., ditto. Seal, M., ditto. Smith, His Honor Sir Francis, Chief Justice, ditto. tSolomon, Joseph, ditto. “Stephens, T., M.A., F.G.S., Inspector of Schools, ditto, Story, Dr. G. F., Swanport. Salier, F. J., Hobart. *Swan, John, ditto. *Shoobridge, W. E., New Norfolk. *Simson, A., Launceston. Swan, E. D., Hobart. Sharp, J., ditto. Shoobridge, R. W. G., New Norfolk. Smith, C. H., Launceston. Shaw, Bernard, Hobart. Simmons, Rey. J. Wilkes, Hobart. * Travers, S. Smith, New Town. Walch, James H. B., Hobart. Wise, F. H.., ditto. Webster, A. G., ditto. 10 Wright, Stephen P. H., Glenorchy. Westbrook, G. C., Hobart. Woodgate, E. W., Launceston. Walker, James Backhouse, Hobart. Ward, W. F., Government Analyst, ditto. Wilson, Fleetwood, ditto. Young, Russell, ditto. 11 MINUTES of the Annual General Meeting of the Roya Society oF T'asmanta, held at the Museum on Tuesday evening, 29th January, 188% the Hon. Dr. AGNEW in the Chair. a ’ THERE was 2 numerous attendance of Fellows. The under-mentioned gentlemen were duly elected Fellows of the Society ; viz—A. B. Biggs, Esq., of Launceston; the Right Rev. Bishop Sandford, D.D.; Albert W. Graham, Esq. ; Lieut.-Colonel Legge, R.A. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Barnard, read the Report of the Society for the past year ; when it was moved by the Chairman, “That the Report be adopted, and printed for circulation among the Fellows.” Carried unanimously. The four retiring Members of Council, and the two Auditors of annual accounts, were duly re-elected. Mr. Grant had great pleasure in proposing a very hearty vote of thanks to the Honorary Secretary, Mr. Barnard, who had so kindly undertaken the office during the absence of their former Secretary, Dr. Agnew. He felt sure that the Fellows of the Society most cordially welcomed back Dr. Agnew, who had formerly done so very much for the Society, having been the most able and generous Secretary it was possible to be favoured with. At the last Council meeting, being the first at which Dr. Agnew was present since his return home, Mr. Barnard expressed a great anxiety to relinquish the office to the former occupant, who had so well and so worthily filled it, and became thoroughly identified therewith. He felt sure the Fellows would be greatly pleased to hear that Dr. Agnew had re-accepted the position, and atter this meeting would again become the Secretary, and his influence and services would doubtless be, as before, of inestimable value thereto. Mr. Barnard had most worthily filled the post during the interval, and the Society owed hima great debt of gratitude for the ability, zeal, and industry he had exhibited in its service, which their great joy at welcoming back Dr, Agnew ought not to make them overlook or diminish. The Society had lost a talented and most faithful representative in their late Curator, who was so highly respected, and whose loss was so sincerely 12 regretted by them all; and they were particularly indebted to the kindness of Mr. E. D. Swan, who, in the absence of a Curator, had given his valuable services at the Museum, and would probably do so until the arrival of the new Curator about the Ist March next. Although the Society could not record the last as a brilliant session, good work had been done ; and the action of the Domain Committee, with the very able Superintendent of the Gardens, bad introduced some new features in the Domain, and greatly improved its appear- ance as compared with that of two or three years since. The labours of Mr. Barnard had been made more onerous and responsible by the decease of their late much esteemed Curator, and also unfortunately by illness, which confined him to his house, but from which they would all be glad to see he was recovering, and would unite in the hope that all traces of the illness will soon pass away. Tor the above, with many other equally important reasons, he felt sure all would join in a most hearty and cordial vote of thanks to their Secretary, Mr. Barnard. Mr. Stephens said he had very great pleasure in seconding the motion. Though glad to see their old friend Dr. Agnew again occupying the position in which he had done so much for the Royal Society, he was confident that the Fellows were fully sensible of what they owed to Mr. Barnard for having so readily consented to undertake the duties of Honorary Secretary ; and he could himself bear testimony to the zealous, painstaking, and efficient manner in which those duties had been discharged during the past three years. The Chairman, before putting the motion, begged to say a few words in its cordial support. During his comparatively long absence from the Colony he had regular opportunities, through the columns of the Mercury, of observing the very zealous and efficient manner in which the Honorary Secretary had always conducted the affairs of the Society. So much indeed had he been impressed by this, that it was only at the urgent desire of Mr. Barnard himself he had consented to undertake again the duties which had been so ably carried on in his absence. His work, he knew, would be lightened by the aid and co-operation which had been very kindly promised him by Mr. Barnard; and under these circumstances he hoped, as “ar as the Honorary Secretary’s duties were con- cerned, that the progress of the Society would be as satisfactory in the future as it had been in the past. 13 Mr. Barnard, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, said that he was quite overwhelmed with the kindly feeling so warmly manifested in the recognition of his past services ; and that in resigning the position of Honorary Secretary, which he had held for the last three years as locum tenens for Dr. Agnew, it was a great satisfaction to him that, in surrendering the office to its proper and legitimate holder, he could do so with the consciousness of having endeavoured to uphold the high reputation which it possessed when he undertook its duties. After some other personal observations, Mr. Barnard referred to the tribute in the Report to the memory of the late Curator as being justly merited, and also spoke of the kind services rendered for the last two months by Mr. Swan. Mr. Barnard concluded by again expressing his grateful acknowledgments for the handsome terms in which the motion had been proposed and supported, as well as for the very cordial reception it had met with from the meeting. 14 A fped Ofah Faw al 2 Be Durine the Session of 1883 the following papers were read at the various monthly meetings :—“ On new Species of Antechinus and Mus,” by E.T. Higgins, M.R.C.S. Eng., and W. F. Petterd, C.M.Z.S.; “ Notes on new Plants introduced into the Royal Society Gardens during 1882,” by Francis Abbott, Superintendent ; “ Description of a new cave-inhabiting Spider, together with Notes on Mammalian Remains from a recently discovered cave in the Chudleigh District,’ by E. T. Higgins, M.R.C.S., and W.F. Petterd, C.M.Z.S.; Notice of additions to the list of Tasmanian Fishes, &c., by R. M. Johnston, F.L.S. ; ‘‘ Notes on Earthquake Shocks,” by Commander Shortt, R.N.; “ Description of a new species of Mus, with a list of the terrestrial Animals of Tasmania,” by E. T. Higgins, M.R.C.S., and W. F. Petterd, C.M.Z.S.; “Some further additions to the list of the Fishes of Tasmania,” by R. M. Johnston, F.L.S. In addition to the ordinary scientific periodicals, various donations and exchanges from many foreign scientific bodies, especially those from the United States of America, are constantly accumulating in the library ; and it has now become indispensable that a complete catalogue of its valuable contents should be undertaken. A small amount has been expended upon binding the parts of scientific serials as they form into volumes, and also some of the more valuable works in the library, notably Gould’s Birds and Mammals of Australia. Were funds available, much more might be accomplished with advantage in this direction. The Queen’s Domain Improvement Committee has made good progress in tree planting in various localities. The old Corporation quarry has been considerably improved by levelling and planting. All the necessary plants have been put in, and are doing well with very few exceptions. Four new Fellows have been elected, whilst 15 have been lost through death and other causes. The total number of Fellows is now 99. 15 The usual Meteorological Observations have been regu- larly received from the Government Observer. ‘There are now eight stations throughout the colony, furnished with first-class instruments, and two additional will soon be opened at King and Swan Islands. Weather telegrams are sent daily to the Melbourne Observatory, whence a forecast of the probable weather for the next 24 hours in Bass’ Straits, and on the Northern coast of Tasmania, is daily received and exhibited at the chief ‘Telegraph offices. CouNCIL. No alteration in the Council has taken place during the year, nor have any new candidates been proposed under Rule 31. The provisions of Rule 32 have been duly observed. FINANCE. The increase for the year from all sources has been as follows :—Government grant in aid to Museum, £200; grant to Gardens, £600; annual subscriptions, &c. £177 ; from Marine Board, £20; sale of plants, &c. at Gardens, £103 19s. 10d.,—making, with balance from 1882, £1128 5s. lld. The expenditure amounted to £1070 18s. 3d., leaving a balance to credit of £57 7s. 8d. A special grant of £100 was made by Parliament for the purchase of additional cases for the Museum, rendered necessary by the increased accommodation required for specimens, of which sum £8] 19s. 4d. has been spent, leaving a balance of £18 Os. 8d. available for the same object. (ZARDENS. Many valuable plants have been introduced during the past year, foremost amongst which may be mentioned a collection of ornamental deciduous trees from Messrs. Van Geert, of Ghent, Belgium, comprising maples, beeches, ashes, oaks, elms, and several others of equal merit; and from this source alone some 30 species of forest trees have been added te our collection. Disa grandiflora, a superb terrestrial orchid from the Cape Botanic Gardens, has been successfully introduced. 16 The supply of labour is still totally inadequate, in con- sequence chiefly of the extension of the grounds, with the vastly increased number of plants, the falling off of prison, and the greatly enhanced cost of free, labour. Many urgent representations in late years have been made to Government on the subject; and the Council, it is pleasant to report, have at last some reason to hope that further and much needed assistance may be granted during the current year. The important work of labelling the plants, referred to in last year’s Report, is still being carried on as rapidly as means will allow. Thanks are again due to the donors of plants and seeds ; also to captains and owners of vessels and others, who have gratuitously assisted the Society in effecting exchanges. The approximate number of visitors to the Gardens was 56,144. MuseEvumM. It is with the deepest regret the Council have to record the death of the Curator, Mr. Thomas Roblin. For many years Mr. Roblin had been a most faithful, zealous, and efficient officer. His quiet, unassuming manner, his readi- ness to oblige, and his willingness on all occasions to afford to enquirers every information in his power, secured him the respect, esteem, and regard of every member with whom he came in contact. Much of his excellent handi- work will remain to bear enduring testimony to the admir- able manner in which he discharged the various duties of his office. The Council have had a somewhat arduous task in selecting from candidates a fitting successor, but they have a well-grounded assurance that in conferring the appointment upon Mr. Alexander Morton, Curator’s Assistant to the Sydney Museum, they have consulted the best interests of the Society by securing the services of an officer possessing an extensive knowledge of Natural History, with long and trained experience in everything connected with the practical work of a Museum. 17 Presentations during the year have been numerous, and of a varied and interesting character. By means of the extra grant already referred to, many alterations have been made, which will secure a much more effective display for the specimens. For re-labelling and arranging a great part of the Ornithological collection, the best thanks of the Society are due to Mr. E. D. Swan, who has devoted a very great amount of time and trouble to this much needed work. The Society is under additional obligation to Mr. Swan for the valuable services which he has rendered in various other directions during the past two months. The number (approximate) of visitors to the Museum was:—On Sundays, 11,000; on week days, 13,000. Total, 24,000. J. W. AGNEW, M.D., Hon. 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Air Pressure, Reduction of. By H. A. Hazien, A.M. From Chief Signal Office, Washington. Auroras, Chron., List of, 1870-79. By Lieut. A. W. Greeley. From the Author. Association, American, for Advancement of Science, 1880. From the Association. Academy, American, of Natural Sciences, Proceedings of 1880 and 1881, 6 parts. Academy, American, of Arts and Sciences, vol. 16, Proceedings, parts 1 and 2, and Memoirs, vol. II., part 1. Association, British, Report of, 1882. Arts, Journal of Society of, vol. 30, 1881-82. American Agriculturist, current numbers. Agricultural Gazette, current numbers. Atheneum, part 659, November, 1882. Annals of Natural History, 60 to Arts, Journal of Society, 1859. Astronomical Society, Royal, Monthly Notices, vol. 43 to Aborigines of Australia, The Religion of. By Rev. J. Macpherson, A.M., Sydney. Acta, Horti Petropolitani, tomus fasci. Agricultural Statistics, 1882. Abstract of Meteorological Observations, 1882. American Museum of Natural History. Bulletin du Musée Royal d’Histoire Naturelle, tome 1, 1882, No. 2. Ditto, ditto, tome 1, 1882, No. 3. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History. Census of Victoria. Colonial Institute, Proc., vol. 13, 1881-82. Catalogue of Books, W. P. Collins, London. Ditto, B. Quarltch, ditto. Conchology, Journal of, Nos. 11, 12, July and October, 1882. Census of Tasmania, 1881. Comparative Table of Climate observed at Meteorological Stations, N.Z., 1881. *Census, Compendium of 10th, U.S., 1880, 2 vols. Country Gentleman’s Magazine, Nos. 10, 11, 20, 21, 1882. *Conchology Papers, 11 parts. By J. Brazier. From the Author. —- Paper, 1 part. By R. C. Rossitter. , Journal of, No. 10, vol 3, 1882. Coal Resources of Queensland, The. By Rev. J. E. T. Woods, F.G.S. Diptera, &c. of New Zealand, Catalogue. By Prof. F. Hutton, N.Z. Description of some new Squilla from South Australia. By Prof. R. Tate, 1883, May. Dynamils. By M. Gawinir, C. E., Queensland. Determination of the Motion of the Solar System. By M. Gawinir, C.E., Queensland, 22 *Engineering, No. 389. Ethnology, Publications of Bureau of, vol. 1, 1881. From Smith- sonian Institute, U. S. America. *Eclipses, Soar, 1878-1880, Reports on. From U. S. Naval Observatory, Washington. *Essex Institute, Salem, Mass., Bulletin of, vol. 12, Nos. 1-12, 1880 ; vol. 18, Nos. 1-12, 1881. *Essex, Historical Collections, vol. 17, parts 1 to 4, 1880; vol. 18, parts 1-4, 1881. *Essex, the 5th Half Century of the Arrival of John Winthorpe, Salem, Mass. *Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland, vol. 25, 1881-82. Expedition, Norwegian, North Atlantic, Report of, parts 8, 9, (Zoology and Chemistry.) Eureka, an Elucidation of Mysteries in Nature. By Mr. J. Wood Beilby, 1883. (Pamphlet.) Florist, No. 65, May, 1883. Florist and Pomologist, No. 70, October, 1883. ed 66, June, 1883. 62, February, 1883. ei ge Wri PIR83, Fish and Fisheries of N.S. W. By Rey. J. E. T. Woods, F.G.S. *Fossils, Catalogue of, in the Australian Museum. By W. F. Ratte. From the Trustees. Foraminifera of Victoria. By H. Watts. From the Author. Forty-three Official Publications of the International Fisheries Exhibition. Fourteenth Annual Report of the American Museum of Natural History. Gardener’s Chronicle, current numbers. *(;eographical Surveys, U. S., Reports, vol 7, Archeology. By Lieut. G. M. Wheeler, vol. 3. *Geological Explorations of the 40th Parallel, vol. 7. *Geology of Wisconsin, 1873-1879. *Geological Survey of India. —— Records of, vol. 15, parts 1, 3. Society, Quarterly Journals, vol. 38. ———_—— Magazine, No. 226, 4, 1883. ~ Explorations, Reports of, 1881. —_—__—________——__.. By Prof. Hutton, N. Z. *Tsothermal Lines of U.S. By Lieut. A. W. Greeley. Ditto. From Chief Signal Office, Washington. Institution, Royal, of Great Britain, 1882. Indian Meteorology, 8-9, 1883. Microscopical Society, R., Trans. of, vol. 1, vol. 2, 1882-83. *Meteorological Observations, Guatemala, September to December, 1881, and January to July, 1882. From the Director of the Observatory. Mining Surveyors and Registrars’ Departments, Victoria, 31 Decem- ber, 1882. 23 Magazine of Natural History, February, 1883, vol. 12. Meteorological, Officina Annals de la Argentina. Meteorological Society, Reports of Council, March, 1882, London Office. Musée Royal d’Histoire Naturelle de Belgique, tome 1, No. 2, 1882. Meteorological Observations at Adelaide Observatory, 1880. *Meteorological, Indian, March, April, and May, 1882. a Monthly "Recor d, December, 1882. Mineral Statistics of Victori ia, No. 3, 1882. Materialism vindicated. By Veni. 2 copies. Meteorology Department, Indian, Reports, 1881, 1882, 1883. Meteorological Office, London, Report of the Meteorology of Kergu- len’s Island, pub. 1879. Melbourne Observatory, Monthly Record, September 1883. Monthly Notice of Royal Astronomical Society, vol. 43, No. 9. Microscopical Society, Journal of, vol. 3, part 4, September, 1883. Meteorological Observations recorded at Six Stations in India, 1882. _ Meteorology of India, 1880. By F. H. Blandford. - Memoirs, Indian, ditto. Nature, current numbers. Natural History, current numbers. North Atlantic Expedition, Norwegian, Reports. Notornis Mantelli, Notes on Skeleton of. By T. Jeffrey Parker, B. Sc., Otago, N.Z. N.S. Wales, Natural History of. By Rev. J. E. T. Woods. Naturwisenschaften Abhandlungen, vol. 7, part 2, 1883. Observations, Astronomical and Meteorological, 1877, U.S. Naval Observatory. *Observations on New Vegetable Fossils. By Baron F. Von Miieller. ; On a piece of Bermuda Hog Money. By Sir J. H. Letroy. On the Australian Holey Dollar. By Sir J. H. Lefroy. Proceedings, Linnean Society, N.S.W., current numbers. —_———-—, Royal Geographical Society, No. 10, October, 1883. -——, Royal Society, No. 221. Report of the Australian Museum, Sydney, 1882. From the Trustees. —-— of Chief Signal Officer, Washington, U.S., 1879. Weather, Daily, for June to August, 1877. Colonial Museum, Wellington, 1882. United States Coast Geodetic Survey, 1880, Text and Atlas. Inspector of Mines, Melbourne, 1882. of the Mining Surveyors and Registrars of Victoria, for Quarter ending 30 September, 1882. Sydney Public Library. Launceston Mechanics’ Institute, 1882. — of the Botanic Gardens and Government Plantations, Ade- laide, $.A., for 1882. From Dr. Schomburg. of the Meteorological Observer, for part of the year 1882, 2 copies. 24 Report of the Inspector of Explosives, 1882, No. 10. Religion of the Aborigines of Australia. By the Rev. P. Macpherson. Reform of English Spelling. Register for Calcutta, &c., and Observations, for 1882. Remarks on the Sedimentary Formations of N. 8. Wales. By W. B. Clarke, M.A., F.R.S. Fourth edition, 1878. Report, Survey Department of New Zealand, years 1881, 1882. By James M‘Kerron, N.Z. Results of Rain and River Observations. By H. C. Russell, B.A., F.R.A.S., Sydney. Statistics of New Zealand, 1882, pts. 1 to 3: Wellington, 1882. ——_— ——-, 1881. Science, New Zealand J ournal of. Select extra-Tropical Plants. By Baron Von Miieller, K.C.M.G., &c. Statistical Register of Victoria, 1881, pts. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Society, Geological and Polytechnic of Yorkshire, Proc. of, vol. 8, pt. 1, 1882. , Astronomical, R., Monthly Notices, vol. 43, No. 2, 1882. , Royal Historical, Transactions, vol. 1, pt. 1. , Royale des Science de Liege, Memoirs de la, tome 10. , Boston, of Nat. Hist., Proc., vol. 20, part 4; vol. 21, parts 1, 2,3; Memoirs, vol. 3, Nos. 4,5; Anniversary Memoirs, 1830 to 1880. From the Society. , American Philosophical, Philadelphia, Proceedings of, vol. 19, Nos. 107, 108, 109; vol. 20, Nos. 110, 111. , Natural Sciences, Buffalo, Bulletin of, vol. 4, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 1881. Statistical, Journal of, vol. 45, pts. 2, 3, 4. , Royal Asiatic, Journal of, vol. 14, pts. 2, 3,4; vol. 15, pt.1. 5 evel Geographical, Proc. of, vol. 64, Nos. 6-12; vol. 5, os. 1-3. Survey, U.S. Coast. Geodetic Department, 1882. Sciences, Academy of Natural, of Philadelphia, Proc., pt. 1, January to May, 1883. Sydney Observatory, History and Progress. gestae and Appearance of recent Comet, by H. C. Russell, B.A., — dney. Berneg No. 1, Cambridge, U.S.A. , Journal of, No. 112, April, 1883. Smithsonian Report, 1880. ——_——.—-- Institution, List of Foreign Corrrespondents, 1882. Time Balls, Construction and Maintenance of. From the Chief Signal Officer, Washington. Tornadoes of May 29 and 30, 1879. By J.R. Findlay. Transit of Venus, December 12, 1882, Instructions for observing. From U.S. Naval Observatory. Transactions of Royal Historical Society, pt. III., vol. 1, of New Zealand Institute; vol. 15,1882. From the Institute. Victorian Year Book, 1881, 1882, 1883. Wissenschaften, Akademie der, Munich, Sitsungsberichte, 1881, Hett 1-4 ; 1882, Heft 1-5. Wissenschaften, Abhandlunger der Mathematisch Physikalischen Classe, 1881. Wines, Australian, Paper on, by Leo Moonen. Chamber of Manufacturers. Zoology of Victoria, Prodromus, December, VIII. McCoy. Nos. 1 and 2. ———-, Museum of Comparative, Harvard College Bulletin, vol. 10, From Victorian -, Bulletin of, Museum, Comp., vol. 7, Nos. 9, 10; vol. 11, Nos. 2, 8,4; and Report of Curator, 1881-82. | LIST of Donors to the Musewm during 1883. ees SD (For particulars of Donations see lists in Monthly Proceedings.) Adams, R. P. Barnard, Dr. Bailey, H. H. Bastian, C. Brown, R. Clerk, A. T. Crawtord, Col. Crossley, W., jan. Cotton, J. Crosby, W., Mrs. Cowen, J. H. Chamber of Commerce, Victoria Davis, Thos. Davis, R. H. Edgar, Miss Elliott, G., Melbourne Edge, C. Evans, J. E. Glover, C. Geard, Mr. Hume, Mr. Haalt, Dr. Higgins, Dr. Institute, New Zealand James, C. W.5. Knight, W. Lee, P. Lamb, Mrs. Murphy, J. A. Macpherson, P., Rev. M‘Clymont, J. R. Minister of Lands, Hobart Merry, L. Petterd, W. F. Page, J. Rayner, W., New Norfolk Swan, E. D., Hobart Stephens, T. Tucker, F. Whittaker, J. Westbrook, G. C. Woodin, W. Warner, H. J. Young, E. ——_———_______, By Prof. 26 PLANTS INTRODUCED INTO THE ROYAL SOCIETY’S GARDENS DURING 1883. Abutilon indicum Acer japonicum palmatum 5 polymorphum crispum be roseo pictis Pennsylvanicum Achillea millifolium rubrum Androsace sarmentosa Anemone Caroliniana Aquilegia leptoceras Aristolochia sipho Asplenium Veitchianum Astragulus thianschanicus Astrantia Bierbenstei:.i Bambusa falcata Barbarea vulgaris varicgata Bignonia gracilis Calliandra brevicarpa Calliopsis prolifera Campanula lamiifolia Campsidium filicifolium Carya oliviformis Carex maxima Cassia alata PSMCe Vb ge} Castanea heterophylla dissecta Ceanothus olivaricatus Cerasus—double French 3 Sieboldtu variegata Cheilanthes Borsigiana Cinchona Ledgeriana Crategus crenulata Curcuma Leopoldi Daphne marginata 9» Mazeli Dasylirion W heeleri Delphinium Caucasicum Dendrobium stridatum Desmodium gyrans Deutzia staminosa Dianthus Winemeri Dioscorea bulbitera Draba brumiifolia Dracocephalum straminea Duvaua dependens Erythria liniarifolia Erythrina compacta “ Harrisii Escallonia sanguinea EE TT oA TLS t= concen Eugenia Maire » Malaccensis Fagus sylvatica cristata Hs fol. arg. varie- gatus a pendula Fraxinus Americana aucubafolia Gentiana fatisora Grevillea Dallachiana 3 ericifolia » obtusifolia 5) junisperoides Goniolepis eurybioides Hedera marginata aurea Hedysarum neglectum Helenium autumnale Hibiscus lampas 3 Splendens Hydranga cyanoclada Hypeestes purpurea Ilex balearicus 5) Cassinoides Ipomea pendula Iris bispinus 5 ensata », levigata »» nothia 9 virginica Juglans regia laciniata Jurinia eversmannia Lactuca Macrorrhiza Laurea vespertilionis Liriodendron tulipiferum pictis “4 vario- gatum Lygodium venustum Melia umbraculifera Microsonium unioides Nerium Delphine Niphobolus cuprea variegatus (Enothera crassiuscula Oncillea saponaria Osmunda regalis Oxytropis ochroleuca ~ strobilacea Passiflora incarnata Pernettya mucronata Phyllanthus nepalensis "ig parvifolius Polygala triphylla Populus Van Geertii Potentilla glandulosa M multifida 9 Pennsylvanica Premuna, sps. Primula farinosa ° Pulsatilla pratensis a vernalis Quercus concordia » fissus 3) japonica variegata » macrocarpa 3 macrophylla » penduncularis argentea variegata » elegans albo-marginata » _ filicifolia 3 pendula 27 Ranunculus lingua Retinospora juniperoides Rhamnus procumbens Rhus rhodanthema Robinia Decaisneana Sapota costata Saxifraga nivalis Scolopendrium cristata Solanum jaquinii Spirea pallassii Ulmus campestris aureus iy 3 9 Viridis 35 a5 urticifolia 9 exoniensis pendula » tulva pendula Urena lobata Uraria Lagopus Veronica Hectori 5, Imperialis Wistaria frutescens Abutilon. Aurea globosa Delicatum ° Lady of the Lake Perle d’Or Princess Marie Caladium. Agrippine Dimitri Countesse de Pogue Ordan Diana Louise Duplessis Lepeschkine Madame A. Warne » Houllet Madame Humbella » Marjoline Schefter Monsieur Linden Proserpine Pyrrhus Walter Scott Clematis. Albert Victor Alexandria Fair Rosamond Fairy Queen Gipsy Queen Henreyi J. Gould Veitch Lady Boville » C. Neville 5 J. Radcliff », Londsborough » stratford de Radclifte Lucy Lemoine Madame Grange a Marie Letebvre Miss Bateman Mr. J. Bateman Mrs. Quilter Purpurea elegans Sensation Sir Garnett Wolseley Sir Thomas Moore Standishii The Queen Tunbridgensis Velutina purpurea Victoria Golden Christine Guernsey Nugget Lady St. Clair Little Harry Lord Derby Annie Rawlings Aurora Constancy Deutsche Sonne Herbert Turner John Ashby John Greenway King of Primroses Louisa Neate Alba magna Diadem Imperatrice Eugenie Alexina Bridal Bouquet Charles Outrim Emile Everard Evening Star John Bright Lady Isabelle A. F. Barron Boula Rose I’ve got it La France Lucy Lemoine Madame Thibaut Mrs. Laver A. K. Williams Barone Noirmont Charles Darwin 28 Chrysanthemum. M‘Mahon Mt. Edgecombe Princess Teck White Christine Dahiia. Mrs. Dix Nellie Buckland Neville Keynes Princess of Prussia Prince Bismark Princess of Prussia Queen of Beauties Rose Unique Lantana. Meteor Sanguineum Pelargonium. Marie Malet Marie Lemoine Maggie Hayes Pygmalion Thomas Dodds Ville de Caen Volante Nationale Pelargonium—Zonal. Pluton Princess Stephanie Renown Vesuvius, salmon Vesuvius, white W yckerti Pelargonium, Ivy. Gloire de Orleans Roses. Constantine Trekiakoff Diana Duchesse Bedford Edward Pyneert Marie Van Houtte Elie Moral Marquis Ligneris Etienne Levet Mrs. Baker Francois Lacharme Mrs. Harry Turner Isabella Sprunt Monsieur Noman John Bright Oxonian Jules Chretien Panache 7 Angers Lady Sheffield Perfection de Lyon Little Gem Prince Leopold Madame A. Derreaux Royal Standard Madame Jeanie Marix Supert et Notting Madame Pulliat Village Maid Marie de Blois | Apples. Ailes Hartford Sweet American Golden Pippin Trish Peach Borowisky Keddleston Pippin Chronicle Lady’s Sweet Cogswell’s Magnum Cooper’s Markek Rawles’ Janet Evening Party Reinette Franche Grimes’ Golden Pippin | Apricot. Late French Red Peach. Red Syrian Nectarine Diospyrus Kaki. Among _ Haycheya Gosho Seedless Hayakuma EXCHANGES OF PLANTS, SEEDS, &c. DURING 1883. From Messrs. Ch. Huber, France—27 packets seeds. ieee Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux, et Cie., France—5 packets seeds. From De Smet Fréres et Cie., Belgium-—2 cases rhododendrons. From Messrs. A. Van Geert, Belgium—Case deciduous trees. From Mr. Thos. Gulliver, Queensland—Case orchids. From Smithsonian Institute, Washington—18 packets seeds. From Mr. C. F. Creswell, Sydney—Seeds araucaria Bidwilli. From Baron Ferd. Von Miieller, Government Botanist, Victoria— 50 packets seeds. From Smithsonian Institute, Washington—12 packets seeds. 30 From Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux, et Cie., Paris—5 packets seeds. From Messrs. Shepherd & Co., Sydney—Seeds, 18 var. eucalypti. From Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, Director Botanic Gardens, Melbourne —24 packets palm seeds. From Baron Ferd. Von. Miieller, Government Botanist, Vic- toria—150 packets seeds. From Mrs. R. D. Harris, High School—30 packets seeds received from Saharunpar, India. From Mr. J. Smith, Victoria—12 plants. From Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux, et Cie., Paris—5 packets seeds. From Mr. G. Brunning, St. Kilda, Victoria—Case plants, various. From Messrs. J. Smith, Victoria—50 plants. From Royal Gardens, Kew, England—Seeds Rhus copallina. From Messrs. C. F. Cresswell & Co., Melbourne—Case containing 18 plants. From Baron Ferd. Von Miieller, Government Botanist, Victoria— 3 packets seeds. From Dr. J. Hector, Wellington—14 packets seeds. From Messrs. Shepherd & Co., Sydney —Case containing 36 plants. From Messrs. Law, Somner, & Co., Melbourne—Case of plants. From Lady Dry, Tasmania—24 packets seeds, Ceylon. From Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., London—Case plants ; about 30 alive. From Mr. C. F. Creswell, Victoria—Case containing 36 plants. From Messrs. De Smet Fréres, Belgium-—320 varieties ranunculus and anemone. From Baron Ferd. Von Miieller, Government Botanist, Victoria— Case Queensland orchids. eal Messrs. J. Smith & Sons, Riddell’s Creek, Victoria—18 plants. To Dr. R. Schomburg, Director Botanic Gardens, Adelaide— 2 bags sphagnum moss. To W. R. Guilfoyle, Director Botanic Gardens, Melbourne— 2 bags sphagnum moss. To. Ch. Moore, Director Botanic Gardens, Sydney—2 bags sphag- num moss. To Messrs. De Smet Fréres, Ghent, Belgium—32 tree ferns ; 1 case Norfolk Island pines. To M. A. Van Geert, Ghent, Belgium—10 tree ferns. To Messrs. Shepherd & Co., Sydney—2 bags sphagnum. To Mr. C. F. Creswell, Melbourne—Case mixed bulbs. To Mr. G. Brunning, St. Kilda, Victoria—Case plants and seeds. To Dr. J. Hector, Wellington—36 packets seeds. To Messrs. J. Smith & Sons, Riddell’s Creek, Victoria—Case plants and seeds. To Messrs. Law, Somner, & Co., Victoria—Case plants and seeds. To Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, Director Botanic Gardens, Victoria— Case plants. To Mr. C. F. Creswell, Melbourne—Package seeds. To Messrs. Ch. Huber et Cie., France—38 packets seeds. To Messrs. Vilmorin et Cie., Paris—14 packets seeds. 31 To Botanic Gardens, Cambridge, England—46_ packages seeds. | To Botanic Gardens, Calcutta—45 packages seeds. To Horticultural and Agricultural Society, Madras—70 packages seeds. To Botanic Gardens, Cape Town—67 packages seeds. To Botanic Gardens, Natal—53 packages seeds. To Chamber Agriculture, Washington—74 packages seeds. To Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, near London—14 packages seeds. To T. C. Just, Esq., Calcutta—50 packages seeds. To Mr. C. F. Creswell, Victoria—Case plants. To Ch. Moore, Director Botanic Gardens, Sydney, N.S.W.— 2 bags sphagnum moss. To Botanic Gardens, Melbourne—2 bags sphagnum. To J. Smith & Sons, Riddell’s Creek, Victoria—2 bags sphagnum moss. To Messrs. Law, Somner, & Co., Melbourne—Package seeds. To M. A. Van Geert, Ghent, Belgium—S8 tree ferns. To Hugh Low & Co., London—Case Norfolk Island pines. F. 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