Referee's report by Reginald Ruggles Gates, on a paper 'Evidence on spiral structure and chromosome pairing in osmunda regalis L' by Irene Manton Sectional committee: Botany Recommended for publication in Philosophical Transactions. The paper contains 'clear presentation, well documented with good technique'. The idea isn't new but it is useful to be supported by definite measurements. [Published in Philosophical Transactions B, 1939]. Endorsed on verso as received 22 December 1938. December 1938