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692.) The haii-s upon the stamens are formed of a string of globular cellsj 

 gradually diminishing in size towards the extremity, and resembling the beads of 

 a necklace. The structure of the capsule is exceedingly curious. It is perfectly 

 spherical, and when ripe separates horizontally into two pieces, the upper falling 

 oflf like a lid, so as to allow of the escape of the seeds. (Fig. 155.) During its 

 progress to maturity the peduncles curve themselves downwards, and invert the 

 cup ihus uncovered. The sensitiveness of the blossoms to atmospheric changes 

 is well known, and celebrated in the rustic name of " Shepherds' weather-glass." 



4. Bog Pimpernel — {AnagdlUs tenella.) 

 Heaths and moors, rather uncommon. Baguley ; Hale Moss, plenti- 

 ful ; Milnrow, near Oldham (J. P.) ; by a spring oozing on to the 

 roadside at Siddington, near Congleton. (Mr. Holland.) 

 Curtis, i, IGO ; E. B. viii. 530. 

 The capsule and the hairs upon the stamens resemble those of the preceding 

 species, and form part of the characteristics of the genus. Here, however, the 

 hairs are so numerous as to render the filaments quite woolly. 



5. Great Pyramidal Loosestrife — {Lysimdchia vulgaris.) 

 Banks of rivers, and similar places of moisture, rather uncommon. 

 Wooded banks of the Mersey at Stockport. Canal-bank at Dunham. 

 Haughton Dale, on the banks of the Tame. Botany-Bay Wood and 

 Vicar's Hall, Worsley. (J. E.) Old pitsteads on Chat Moss. (J. S.) 

 Borders of Mere Mere, and of Rostherne Mere, abundant. Fl. July. 

 Curtis, ii. 311 ; E. B. xi. 7C1. 

 Very common in gardens, especially suburban ones, wliere its tall, solid pyra- 

 mids of yellow flowers grin through the iron railings, and bid defiance to the 

 smoke. 



6. Little Sylyan Loosestrife — {^Lysimdchia nemorum.) 

 Woods and damp shady places, abundant everywhere, loving the 

 sides of little ravines in doughs, where water oozes. Boggart-hole 

 Clough; Agecroft Clough ; Mere Clough. FL May — September. 

 Curtis, ii. 310; E. B. viii. 527 ; Baxter, iv. 310. 

 The peduncles curve downwai-ds after flowering, like those of the scarlet 

 pimpernel. 



7. Trailing Loosestrife — [Lysimdchia nummuldna.) 

 Shady and grass^ ditch-banks, where its slender stems can trail and 

 hang in wreaths, are the favourite abiding-place of this elegant plant, 

 the blossoms of which are the largest of the native species. Borders 

 of Rostherne Mere ; in the ditches by the path leading through the 

 fields from Dunham Park to BoUington ; Tyldesley and Eccles, in 



