Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science

Proceedings
of the
Oklahoma Academy
of
Science

Volume 18—1938

CONTENTS
PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| Home
	The Contributions of Morphology to Modern Plant Science Bertram Donald Barclay, Tulsa; 18 (1938); pp. 9-11
SECTION A, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, SUBSECTION I, ZOOLOGY \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	Estimating the Influence of Heredity on Tarso-Metatarsal Length of the Domestic Turkey, 15 minutes R. George Jaap, Stillwater; 18 (1938); pp. 11-13
	The Annual Ovarian Cycle of Acris Gryllus, 15 minutes Helen Joe Talley, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Mitotic Index of Bufo Cognatus. (By title.), 15 minutes Arthur Bragg, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A New Record of Monogenetic Trematodes from the Gills of Oklahoma Fish, 10 minutes Aaron Seamster, Stillwater; 18 (1948); pp. 13-14
	Comparative Weights of Birds of Tulsa County, Oklahoma. (By title) Edith R. Force and W. H. Koons‡, Tulsa; 18 (1948)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings. ‡deceased
	A Method for Cutting Transverse Sections of Hydra Showing the Tentacles Attached, 5 minutes J. R. Mundie, Norman; 18 (1948); pp. 15
	Alum Cochineal as a Stain for Paramoecia, 5 minutes J. R. Mundie, Norman; 18 (1948); pp. 16
	A Description of the Larvae of Bufo Woodhousii, 5 minutes Virgil O. Johnson, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Invertebrate Population of a Central Oklahoma Prairie, November, 1933 to September, 1936, 10 minutes (lantern) Martha W. Shackleford, Chickasha; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Methods of Reporting Quantitative Ecological Collections of Invertebrates, 10 minutes (lantern) Martha W. Shackleford, Chickasha; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	An Early Swarming of Termites Arthur N. Bragg, Norman; 18 (1948); pp. 17† †This paper is not listed in the original Table of Contents.
SECTION A, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, SUBSECTION II, BOTANY \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	Some Studies on the Hydrogen Ion Effect on Diatom Distribution, 10 minutes Glenn C. Couch, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Endemism in the Oklahoma Flora, 15 minutes Milton Hopkins, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 17-20
	Halesia Diptera Ellis, a New Tree Record from Oklahoma, 5 minutes Ben Osborn, Salina, Kansas; 18 (1938); pp. 21
	The Woody Flora of Oklahoma, 15 minutes J. Clifford Shirley, Enid; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Further Notes on the Vegetation of Buffalo Wallows in the Vicinity of Norman, Oklahoma (1937) (by title) Fred A. Barkley, Montana State University, Missoula, Montana; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Spread of Nymphoides peltatum in Lake Massena, 5 minutes Ora M. Clark, Bristow; 18 (1938); pp. 21-22
	A Chart on Plant Dissemination, 15 minutes (lantern) H. I. Featherly, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A Preliminary Report on the Ecology of a Drosera Meadow, 10 minutes (lantern) Harriet G. Marclay, Tulsa; 18 (1938); pp. 22-25
	A Study of the Environment and Floristic Composition of an Oak-Hickory Community of Northeastern Oklahoma, 15 minutes (lantern) Robert L. Luckhardt, Lincoln, Nebraska and Harriet G. Barclay, Tulsa; 18 (1938); pp. 25-32
	An Experimental Study of the Leaf Forms of Taraxacum palustre var. vulgare Lam, 10 minutes Charles C. Smith, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 33-35
	The Occurence of Aster Spinosus in Central Oklahoma Charles C. Smith, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 35† †This paper is not listed in the original Table of Contents.
SECTION A, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, SUBSECTION III, PHYSIOLOGY \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	Some Cytological Changes During the Regeneration of Planaria, 15 minutes (lantern) Tom Dougherty, Norman, Introduced by Mark Everett, Oklahoma City; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Rabies in Oklahoma, 15 minutes Taylor Rogers, Oklahoma City, Introduced by A. C. Shead, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Anemia, and Its Modern Interpretation, 10 minutes Alma J. Neill, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Chemical Studies of Rancid Milk, 15 minutes (lantern) Ruth Reder, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A Home Made Inductorium for Use in Demonstrating Muscle-Nerve Physiology Frantz W. Ashley, Edmond, Introduced by Roy W. Jones, Edmond; 18 (1938); pp. 35-36
	The Vitamin C Content of Oranges, 15 minutes Helen B. Burton, Norman; 18 (1938); pp.36-38
	Special Feature: Biological Sound Films 18 (1938)
SECTION A, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, JOINT MEETING \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	Protozoan Succession in Crystal Lake, 15 minutes Arthur Bragg, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Failure of Early Embryos of Bufo Cognatus to Digest Yolk, 10 minutes Arthur Bragg, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Insect Record for 1937, 10 minutes F. A. Fenton, Stillwater; 18 (1938); pp. 38-43
	An Analysis, by Means of the Mitotic Index, of the Processes of the Early Differentiation of Organs in Fundulus Heteroclitus, 10 minutes Roy W. Jones, Edmond; 18 (1938); pp. 43-45
	So-called "Modified Mitoses" by the Embryonic Tissues of Gambusia affinis affinis, 5 minutes (lantern) J. Teague Self, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Studies on a Conchostracan from Oklahoma, 5 minutes John D. Mizelle, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Survey of Apiculture in Oklahoma, 10 minutes W. E. Jackson, Oklahoma City; 18 (1938); pp. 45-46
	Effect of Silting on Tree Development in the Flood Plain of the North Canadian River in Creek County, Oklahoma, 10 minutes Horace J. Harper, Stillwater; 18 (1938); pp. 46-49
	Manganese Distribution in Plant Material and Its Physiological Importance in Animal Nutrition, 15 minutes (lantern) Willis D. Gallup, Stillwater; 18 (1938); pp. 49-51
	Blood Tests for Diagnosing Plant Diseases, 15 minutes (lantern) K. Starr Chester, Stillwater, introduced by H. I. Featherly, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A Vertical Bog in a Spruce-Fir Climax Forest, 15 minutes (lantern) Jean Corene Baxter, Norman and Harriet G. Barclay, Tulsa; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
SECTION B, GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	A description of Pliestocene Sediments of Garfield County, Oklahoma, 10 minutes Elmer L. Lucas, Enid; 18 (1938);* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Magnetic Deposits of the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma, 10 minutes C. A. Merritt, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 51-55
	Graptolites in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma, 10 minutes Charles E. Decker, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Micro-fauna of Nanafalla (Lower Wilcox) of Alabama, 10 minutes R. W. Harris, Wyveta Powell, Mildred Redding, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 55-57
	Ostracoda Common to Carboniferous of North Ireland and Francis of Oklahoma, 5 minutes R. W. Harris, and Don Vieaux, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Geology of Fitts Oil Field, 15 minutes John Fitts, Ada; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Resume of the Geology of the Edmond Field, 15 minutes Leland W. Jones, Edmond; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Pre-Archeozoic Rocks of the Blacks Hills, 15 minutes Ray Six, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Resume of the Jurassic Formations of Wyoming, 15 minutes Joseph Neely, introduced by C. E. Decker; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Special lecture: Structural History of the Arbuckle Mountains, 45 minutes Dr. C. W. Tomlinson, Ardmore, independent consulting geologist; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Early History of Geology, 15 minutes Hubert Bale, introduced by Mrs. Mildred A. Frizzell; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A Question of Classification and Identification, 10 minutes Gertrude Sober Fields, Oklahoma City; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Some Pleistocene Deposits of Cleveland County, Oklahoma, 10 minutes A. J. Williams, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Three Outcrops of Volcanic Ash in North Central Oklahoma, 10 minutes Horace J. Harper, Stillwater; 18 (1938); pp. 58
	Notes on Copper Deposits of Payne County, Oklahoma, 10 minutes Ray Six, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Research in Rock Wool Manufacturing Possibilities in Oklahoma, 10 minutes F. C. Wood, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 59-60
	The Role of Off-shore Bars in Shore-line Development, 10 minutes F. A. Melton, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Opportunities for the Study of Shore Processes in Artificial Lakes, 15 minutes Oren F. Evans, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 61-62
	A Comparison of Rainfall and Evaporation of Water from Open Metal Tanks in Oklahoma, 15 minutes Harley A. Daniel and Horace J. Harper, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
SECTION C, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, JOINT MEETING \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	Third Dimensional Influences in Sugar Molecules, 15 minutes Mark R. Everett, Fay Sheppard, Oklahoma City; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Xanthoproteic Reaction in the Qualitative Detection of Nitrates by Means of Wool in Hot Solutions Acidified with Hydrochloric or Sulfuric Acids, 5 minutes A. C. Shead, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Accuracy of Student Experiments in Physical Chemistry, 15 minutes H. M. Trimble, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Raman Spectra of Halides of Mercury, Cadmium and Zinc Herbert Dodson and J. Rud Nielsen, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Raman Spectra of the Borate and Aluminate Ions and of Crystalline Borates, 10 minutes Newton E. Ward, J. Rud Neilsen, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Raman Effect and Crystal Structure, 15 minutes J. Rud Nielsen, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Ultraviolet Absorption Spectrum of Carbon Disulfide, 10 minutes Gene T. Pelsor. J. P. Hocker and J. Rud Neilsen, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Hydriodide of 2-Phenylquinoline-4 carboxylic Acid (Cinchophen) in the Qualitative Identification of the Drug, 10 minutes A. C. Shead, J. Mason Bond Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Hydrochloride of 2-Phenylquinoline-4-caroxylic Acid in the Qualitative Identification of Cinchophen, 10 minutes A. C. Shead, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Separation and Identification of the Mononitration Products of 3-Hydroxy-diphenyl J. C. Colbert, and Kenneth S. Warren, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A System of Spheres Related to a Tetrahedron, 10 minutes E. F. Allen, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
SECTION C, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, SUBSECTION I, CHEMISTRY \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	The Changing of Objectives in the Field of Chemistry, 15 minutes O. M. Smith, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A Convenient Mercury Vapor Lamp for Laboratory Purposes, 5 minutes Charles E. Harp, introduced by Charles A. Whitmer, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Partial Substitution of Vacuum Distillation by Atmospheric Sublimation in Metallic Cells, 5 minutes A. C. Shead, and Montford Dean Grimes, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Teaching of High School Chemistry, 15 minutes Benjamin J. Heinrich, introduced by A. C. Shead, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Factors Involved in the Promotion of Industrial Chemical Research in Connection with the Chemurgic Program in Oklahoma, 15 minutes A. C. Shead, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Iodine Derivatives of 4-Hydroxydiphenyl, 15 minutes J. C. Colbert and H. W. Houghton, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
SECTION C, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, SUBSECTION II, PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section D, Social Sciences \| President's Address \| Home
	Some Observations on Ross Variables at the University of Oklahoma, 10 minutes J. O. Hassler and J. W. Kitchens, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 62
	Secular Trends and Cycles in Oklahoma Crop Yields, 15 minutes Clyde J. Bollinger, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A Study of Frost Occurrences in Oklahoma, 15 minutes Marshall Harris, introduced by Clyde J. Bollinger, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A Graphic Presentation of the Relationships of Science, 10 minutes Paul V. Beck, Tulsa, introduced by F. L. Ryan, St. Louis, Mo.; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Intersector Normal Corresponding to a Given Direction on a Surface Immersed in a Space of Four Dimensions, 10 minutes C. E. Springer, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	A General Physical Science Course at the College Level, 15 minutes Herman Roth, Stillwater; 18 (1938); pp. 62-64
	Electrometric Studies of Oxide Films on Iron and Copper, 15 minutes H. A. Miley, introduced by Herman Roth, Stillwater; 18 (1938); pp. 64
	On Two Pencils of Coaxial Spheres, 10 minutes N. A. Court, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Parabolas Escribed to a Triangle, 10 minutes J. H. Butchart, Enid, introduced by J. C. Shirley; 18 (1938); pp. 65-66
	Teaching of Graduate Subjects in Physical Sciences to Undergraduate Students; Experience, Results, and Conclusions,10 minutes Nicholas M. Oboukhoff, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	On the Design of an Electromagnet, 5 minutes Nicholas M. Oboukhoff, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Radioactive Isotopes of Potassium and Rubidium, 15 minutes A. Hemmendinger, introduced by J. Rud Nielsen; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
SECTION D, SOCIAL SCIENCES \| Section A, Subsection I, Zoology \| Section A, Subsection II, Botany \| Section A, Subsection III, Physiology \| Section A, Joint Meeting \| Section B, Geological Sciences \| Section C, Joint Meeting \| Section C, Subsection I, Chemistry \| Section C, Subsection II, Physics and Mathematics \| President's Address \| Home
	Curriculum Revision by the Use of the Coefficient of Correlation, 5 minutes Roland L. Beck, Edmond; 18 (1938); pp. 66-67
	Number and Distribution of "Real," or "Restricted," Indians in the Cherokee Country, 15 minutes Leslie Hewes, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Some Remarks on the Co-ordination of Research Materials in Libraries with Particular Reference to Oklahoma, 10 minutes Icko Iben, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Relation of Changes of Personnel to Relief Load in Oklahoma, 15 minutes Mattie Cal Gibson Maxted, Norman; 18 (1938); pp.67-71
	Public Welfare in Oklahoma, 12 minutes J. J. Rhyne 8, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 71-73
	Vocabularies of Two-year-old Children, 10 minutes Harvey C. Hansen, Clarksville, Arkansas; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Use of Personality Scales in the Study of Child Development, 15 minutes M. O. Wilson, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Anglo-German Naval Rivalry before the World War, 15 minutes Edward F. Willis, Stillwater; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	The Corporate Aspect of Democracy, 15 minutes Glenn R. Negley, Norman, introduced by C. M. Perry; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.
	Democracy as the Multidimensional Society, 15 minutes Charles M. Perry, Norman; 18 (1938); pp. 73-74
	Sociological View of the World Chaos, 10 minutes Jerome Dowd, Norman; 18 (1938)* *Papers whose titles are not followed by page numbers are not included in this volume of the Proceedings.