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east of the house, which girthed 11 ft. 4 in. at 2 ft. 6 in. on south 
side. At a height of about 3 ft. from the ground, this tree 
divides into three large branches, the girth of the largest being 
6 ft. 2 in. at 1 ft. aboveits base. This is a very fine Rowan, and 
by far the largest yet observed at any of the Society’s excursions. 
Among other trees measured were the following :— 
(1) Holly (lex Aquifolium) in House Park, south of house and 
close to the avenue ; girth 9 ft. at 1 ft. 8 in. from ground. 
(2) Holly in House Park, east of house; girth 5 ft. 4 in. at 
2 ft. 5 in. from ground on north side. 
(3) Beech (Fagus sylvatica) ; girth 12 ft. 2} in. at 3 ft. on north 
side. 
(4) Wych Elm (Ulmus montana); girth 14 ft. 6 in. at 2 ft. on 
north side. 
(5) Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) north of old offices; girth 12 ft. 43 
in. at 3 ft., 11 ft. 64 in. at 5 ft."6 in. 
The gardens and conservatory were afterwards visited. In the 
latter, the plants which attracted most attention were some fine 
specimens of Passiflora and Taxonia. The long graceful stems of 
these, which hung from the roof, and their abundant flowers, had 
together a very fine effect. 
The party returned by way of Duntocher to Kilbowie Station, 
and frem thence by rail to the city. 
Owing to the absence through illness of Rev. Alexander Whyte, 
M.A., B.D., B.Sc., F.L.S., Mr. L. Watt acted as conductor. 
GARELOCHHEAD, 3rd June, 1893.—Owing to the necessity of 
leaving the city earlier than usual, the attendance at this excursion 
was comparatively small, only 13 being present, including two 
from Greenock and two from Airdrie. Mr. L. Waitt acted as 
conductor. 
Passing through the little village, the party went round the 
head of the loch and proceeded a short distance down the western 
shore. Here a number of the usual shore plants were found, the 
_ most noteworthy being Scirpus rufus, Wahlb. 
i Turning northwards, the route lay along the Arrochar road to 
; the forester’s house, near which, at a height of 200 feet above sea- 
_ level, ice markings were observed on the exposed portions of the 
