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the rough Juncus squarrosus were all found spread generally over the common, 

 and here too was found by close searching the plant of the day, the rare and 

 beautiful mountain everlasting, Gnapkalium dioicum. "As the Amaranth 

 flower is the acknowledged symbol of immortality, with equal propriety," says 

 old "Withering, "may the Onaphaliuin. be dedicated to never ceasing remem- 

 brance, or that high sentiment which is 



' of itself a holy tie, 



Yet made more sacred by adversity,' 



for such is the imperishable nature of this species that it retains a perennial 

 bloom through successive years, and constitutes a principal ornament of the 

 dried winter's bouquet, for the vase of the saloon or the head dress of our belles." 

 It is one of the same species of plant when cultivated, that forms the " immor- 

 telles," in wreaths and crosses, of the continental cemeteries. It was very small 

 and scarce on the Common, and but one single specimen was gathered. 

 Amongst other plants not confined to one spot may be mentioned the pretty 

 Rosa tomentosa, the blue sheep's bit, Ja&ione montana ; the Rubiis suberectus, 

 partial to moist ground ; the Ruhus Kcehkri, -and of course the mountain ash, 

 Pyrus aucuparia, in aU the woods. In the wood above the Pump House the 

 oak fern Polypodium dryopttris grows — the fragrant heath shield fern, Lastrosa 

 oreopUris, was also gathered, but not plentifully. 



The President, however, is growing anxious. With watch in hand he 

 finds the time getting on, for in answer to the compliment paid by the residents 

 of Llandrindod, in putting off their dinners to suit the convenience of the Club, 

 a definite time for the geological address at the Boulder Stone had been fixed 

 for their entertainment. This time was approaching, and all the iliie of the 

 place could be seen wending their way to the spot. The Club' were soon there, 

 and at the call of the President, Dr. Bull read the address for Mr. Ourley, to 

 an audience of ladies and gentlemen that could not have been less than one 

 hundred and fifty. 



