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considers the distribution of the various species and their
significance in relation to Pleistocene geology. ln providing
such a concise and clear account Mr. Porsild has
performed a real service not only to the non-specialist
who is interested in the north, but also to the professional
botanist, and has filled a gap which has long needed filling.
Reprints of this paper, which is weIl illustrated, can be
obtained from the National Museum in ottawa, price 50 cents.
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in the Arctic. Ottawa members pay an annual fee
of $2.00 (married couples $3.00) and out-of-town members
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Arctic Circular.
The Club meets in Ottawa once a month during the
winter. The meetings are informaI and feature a lecture
on some subject of general interest to the members.
Mr. A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Arctic Circle,
73 Fifth Avenue,
Ottawa
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of the first numbers of Volume l, which are out of print)
may be obtained from the Secretary at 25 cents a single
copy, or $1.00 for the year.
The Editor would welcome contributions from those
who are at present in the Arctic or have information about
work in the ~ctic.
~œs. G.Wo Rowley,
Editor Arctic Circular,
411 Echo Drive,
Ottawa, Ont .•