Horticulture derives so much aid from botanical science that whatever passes as botanical merely, has still an interest for the intelligent horticulturist. These will be glad to know that the Botanical Club, formed a few years ago in connection with the American Association, proved so great a success the last year, that its meeting again at Ann Arbor this season is looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure.

The majority of Western botanists will be in attendance, including Profs. Beal, Bessey, Burrill, Halsted, Bailey, Jr., Spalding, and many others. The botanical excursions will be to the Michigan "catholes," the pine region, and shore of the great lakes. There will be no lack of opportunity for the exercise of sociability. Many topics of direct interest to horticulturists will be discussed, especially those relating to diseases of plants. The American Association meets this year at Ann Arbor, Mich., from August 26th to September 1st.