Referee's report by Isaac Bayley Balfour, on a paper 'Further observations on the nature and functions of the nodules of leguminous plants' by Maria Dawson Not recommended for publication in the 'Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'. The sections dealing with morphology are interesting, and might be suitable for publication if re-written. The final section of the paper might have been suitable if it dealt with 'pioneer work'. Subject: Botany [Published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society] Endorsed on recto as received 5 February 1900. nd [February 1900]