100 TRANSACTIONS, NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF GLASGOW. 
Amongst numerous interesting plants in the conservatory, the 
following were noted :—Sparrmannia africana, Rhododendron 
Vettchit, Dendrobium nobile, with its varieties nobilius and 
Cooksoni ; D. Dalhousianum, D. fimbriatum v. oculatum, D. 
Brymerianum, D. Wardianum, D. crassinode, Cymbidium 
eburneum, C. Loweianum, Dicksonia squamosa, and Cibotium 
spectabile. 
In the cool orchid-house were observed Odontoglossum crispum, 
O. Pescatorii, O. Rossii, O. Cervantesii, O. triumphans, O. luteum v. 
purpureum, &c., and a beautiful specimen of T’richomanes radicans 
seemed to thrive admirably in this house. On the walls of a cold- 
frame were numerous fine plants of Adiantum Capillus-Veneris v. 
magnificum. 
In the plant-stove, a large specimen of Gloneria jasminijlora 
was noticed, also numerous varieties of Anthuriwm (including A. 
Veitchit with leaves 3 ft. long and 15 in. wide), Alocasia metallica, 
A. crystallina, Nepenthes Hookerii, N. intermedia, N. Veitchii, N. 
Rafflesiana, &e. Mr. Russell’s instructive remarks on the various 
plants were much appreciated. 
The party then proceeded to Westmount, the residence of Mr. 
Hugh Steven, where some time was pleasantly spent in examining 
the contents of the fine range of plant-houses. Among the exotics 
observed were a specimen of Vonstera deliciosa bearing three large 
fruits; Anthuriwm Stevensi, with a very brilliant spathe of large 
size ; an exceptionally fine plant of Odontoglossum Andersonianum 
with 69 blooms ; 0. Andersonianum v. guitatum, a natural hybrid 
of great value; a magnificent specimen of Dendrobium chrysotoxum 
v. superbum, with 19 racemes and about 150 rich-yellow blossoms ; 
D. nobile v. album ; a large plant of Cymbidiwm Loweianum with 
9 spikes of flowers ; and many others of no less interest. 
Mains, 22nd April, 1893.—On their arrival at Milngavie 
railway station, the party were met by Mr. Ferguson, head- 
gardener at Mains, who kindly acted as their guide during the 
afternoon. 
The estate of Mains has been in possession of the Douglas family 
for 500 years, and a portion of their old castle still exists. The 
modern mansion-house is erected on a portion of the estate which 
