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boasting an unrivalled turf, while within the chateau, which the 
party was privileged to visit, were many trophies of the chase, 
chiefly illustrating the wild life of the vicinity. On the return 
journey to Barncluith gate, the Wood-Wren (Phylloscopus 
sibilatria (Bechst.)) was found to be not uncommon. Some of the 
party returned by the right bank of the stream, crossing the 
picturesque old Avon Bridge after leaving the grounds. 
KELBURNE CASTLE, FArrui£, 28th May, 1898.—Although only 
seven members attended this excursion, the few who were present 
seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly amid bright sunshine, 
foliage of freshest green, and wealth of summer-flowers. Mr. D. 
A. Boyd acted as conductor. 
Several interesting plants were observed ieee Fairlie Pier 
Station and the West Lodge, where the party entered the Kel- 
burne Policies. <Anthyllis Vulneraria, Linn., grew abundantly 
on waste ground near the railway; a few specimens of Cochlearia 
Armoracia, Linn., were found on a bank at the roadside; and 
Valerianella olitoria, Poll., occurred profusely at the foot of the 
wall skirting the Kelburne estate. Many plants of Listera ovata, 
R. Br., were seen on a grassy bank near the carriage-drive; 
Linaria Cymbalaria, Mill., Asplenium Trichomanes, Linn., and 
Scolopendrium vulgare, Symons, grew on the garden wall; while 
a beautiful form of Sawifraga granulata, Linn., with double 
flowers, was naturalized in grassy places under the trees. Some 
time was pleasantly spent in examining the collection of 
herbaceous plants in the garden, as well as the shrubs and trees 
for which Kelburne is famed. Some photographs were taken of 
the venerable yew-trees, old sun-dials, and other objects of 
interest, after which the excursion was concluded by a walk from 
Kelburne to Largs. 
The following microfungi were observed :— 
Peronospora densa, Rabh.—On Lhinanthus Crista-galli. 
P. trifoliorum, De Bary,—On Trifolium pratense. 
Uromyces limonii (DC.) Winter.—Aicidiospores and uredospores 
on Armeria in garden. 
