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It was unknown to Templeton, and is without doubt of modem introduc- 

 tion, but as to bow it came nothing is known. Tbe headquarters of the 

 salsify have always been in the vicinity of Sydenham station, and the 

 porter who was appointed to that station when the line was made stated 

 that the plant was there when he came to the place. 



9Z. Crepis biennis Linn. 



In profusion in a meadow at the southwest side of the town dam of 

 Belfast Waterworks, 1880, and in great abundance by the railway north 

 of Whiteabbey, and in adjoining meadows and pastures, 1884 ; S.A.S. 

 By the railway at Dunadry near Antrim ; A. G. More. By the railway 

 at Marino, and in fields near Cairncastle ; R.Ll.P., 1886. 



An alien of quite recent introduction, which continues to spread beyond 

 precedent. It would seem to have been imported with grass seed. 



93. Kieraceum auranticum Linn. 



Old walls at the ruins of Portavo ; Br. H. Burden. Stony margin of 

 the clear- water basin of the Belfast waterworks ; S.A.S. (now lost). 

 Escapes from garden culture. 



94. Campanula latifolia Linn. Giant Bellflowbr. 



In great abundance in the woods of Gillhall, especially by the Lagan 

 at the western extremity of the demesne ; 6'. Bickson, 1883. 



Cultivated in gardens, and introduced to the wood. In the wild west- 

 ern portion of the grounds it has spread amazingly. 



95. Campanula rapunculoides Linn. 



In the sandhills about half a mile north of Newcastle station, and not 

 very far from the railway line ; S.A.S., 1871 (about fifty plants seen). 

 A casual accidentally introduced, and apparently now lost. 



96. Campanula rapunculus Linn. Eamfiox. 



Banks by the old Lisburn road near BaUydrain ; Flor. JJlst., Supp. 

 Not a native of Ireland, and not now found near BaUydrain. 



97. Vinca major Linn. Greater Periwinkle. 



lloadside near Banbridge ; G. C. Hyndman. Ditch bank at north end 

 of Islandmagee ; S.A.S. 

 Garden strays. 



98. Vinca minor Linn. Lesser Periwinkle. 



Rockport, and Derriaghy ; Hor. Belf. Abundant at the ruins of the 

 old church at Kilroot ; S.A.S. 



Garden plants which have run wild. 



