Ids Queries and Answers: 



gems of Flora, may discover a few by visiting the fields where the coclcle 

 (Agrostemma G^ithago), the foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), bluewort (Cen- 

 taurea Cjanus), frog's-mouth (Antirrhinum Linaria), and several others appear. 

 The marshes and meadows yield the Carduus palustris, the CEnanthe pirapi- 

 nelloides, Gentiawa amarella, Ljthrum Salicaria, .S'pirae^a wlmaria, Butomus 

 umbellatus, and Rumex maritimus. Near woods may be seen, the Hyperi- 

 cum perforatum, &c. ; and on heaths or waste ground, besides the general 

 covering of ericas, ferns, &c. may be seen the Campanula rapunculoides, 

 Campanula rotundifolia, and many less conspicuous. 



As changeable weather has continued ever since the beginning of the 

 year, it is probable that at midsummer it may become more settled. 



Astronomical Indications. — In the course of the two following months, 

 the Moon will be with the Planets, as under : viz. 



Art. IX. Queries and Anstvers, 



Putting Bees in mourning. — In answer to the question (p. 93.) respecting 

 putting bees in mourning, I beg to inform you that I have iieard of a simi- 

 lar, or even greater, instance of superstition in this neighbourhood, viz. that 

 in the' event of the death of any of the family, it is necessary to inform the 

 bees of the circwnstance, otherwise they ivill desert the hive, and seek out 

 other quarters. — W. T. Bree. Allesley Rectory , near Coventry, May 25. 

 1828. 



A Natural History Conversazione, — Sir, Your correspondent J, W. of 

 Cambridge has informed us, that Professor Henslow holds a natural history 

 party every Friday evening. If information could be obtained through the 

 medium of the Magazine of Natural History, as to the manner in which 

 subjects are introduced and discussed at this or any other similar meeting, 

 we in the country might be enabled to imitate, at humble distance, these 

 pleasing conversaziones ; and you would merit the thanks of many ama- 

 teurs of the science, and particularly of yours, — An Admirer of Nature. 

 Ipsiuich, June 5. 1828. 



All that is necessary is, the time and place being fixed on, to lay on the 

 table a few remarkable objects in natural history, specimens of animals, 

 vegetables, or minerals, and a few good books on the subject, and especially 

 books of plates. Serve tea and coffee of the first quality, and these will 

 promote the conversation that will naturally arise among the individuals 

 present on the subjects before them. — Cond. 



The common Rose-wood of Cabinet-makers (in answer to the Rev. G. M., 

 of Lynn) is the root of the Convolvulus jcoparius, common in the Canary 

 Islands, in Rhodes, and Cyprus. There is also a rose-wood sent from Ja- 

 maica, which is the timber of the Amyris elemifera; and, from the Antilles^ 

 the timber of Ehretia fruticosa, and from Cayenne, that of Licaria guian^n- 

 sis, is also sent under the name of rose-wood. {Die. Class. D'Hist. Nat. 

 Art. Bois.) 



Forming an Herbarium. — There are so many different ways of forming an 

 herbarium, that one is quite at a loss which to pursue : you would confer a 

 great obligation on many of your readers, by giving particular directions for 

 the purpose. — The Rev. George Munford, Lynn Regis , Norfolk, May 22. 



