516 BOTANICAL INFORMATION. 
biscus elatus, a truly noble tree, producing its large tulip-like 
flowers at the extremities of its robust branches. Several 
showy species of Psychotria were common, with Lisianthus 
latifolius, of which I gathered specimens, but the seeds were 
not ripe. Descending towards the coast, the vegetation is 
rich and beautiful, the stems and branches so completely 
overrun with climbers, that it becomes difficult to determine 
which is the original tree; this is particularly the case with 
the Jamaica Ivy (Marcgraavia umbellata), a very singular 
plant, assuming two different aspects, which, unless closely 
examined, might be taken for two distinct plants. The stems 
of trees and the rocks are covered with the most delicate 
tapestry of Ferns, especially Trichomanes trichoideum, cer- 
tainly the most delicate and beautiful of that interesting 
tribe. In these dense moist woods I noticed the rare 
Tovaria pendula,* a singular and interesting plant, and which 
has also the recommendation of a most delicious scent, and 
is worthy a place in every stove. One very fine individual, 
with about a hundred racemes of its sulphur-coloured flow- 
ers, had a very pretty appearance; I could not obtain seeds. 
The birds, although of varied and beautiful plumage, are 
no songsters, so that no indication is given of their presence 
until you see them; the measured, plaintive note of the 
Solitaire in these dense woods, adds a peculiar charm ; not 
so the mosquitos, which abound in these localities, and are 
very tormenting. It has been said, they only bite new 
comers; but this is not correct, for I believe they are more 
troublesome to the negroes than Europeans. After taking 
some refreshment by a beautiful spring of cold water, We 
returned, and reached Resource just before dark. 
20th.—Left Resource early, Mr. Brooks kindly accom- 
panying me, for Spring Hill, crossing another Gap, dde 
miles to the westward of Moorce’s Gap. The vegetation 
of Silver Hill is similar to that of Moorce's ; Gesneria tomen- 
tosa is very common, and two species of Cestrum, of which I 
secured specimens and seeds, The Bread-fruit tree is grown 
* See Ic. Plant. tab. 664. 
