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PLroceedings of the Society. 
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THIRD SUMMER SESSION—1867. 
First Ramsriz, May 14.—On this occasion Hollow Lane was 
visited ; the attendance was but limited, owing, doubtless, to the 
inclemency of the weather. The Secretary exhibited specimens 
of the Fly Orchis (Ophrys muscifera) from Quarry Wood, near 
Marlow ; and of the Karly Spider Orchis (0. aranifera), sent by 
Mr. Ullyett, from Folkestone. The usual spring flowers were 
noticed in the lane, as well as the Blood Beetle ( Zimarcha levigata). 
Much dissatisfaction was expressed at the alterations which have 
lately been made in this interesting locality, the hedges having 
been lowered in a most unsparing manner. In returning across 
jthe fields towards the Cemetery, a very large fungus, Polyporus 
squamosus, was observed growing on the trunk of an old ash tree. 
Szeconp RamsBie, June 4.—Heavy showers in the earlier part 
of the day doubtless intimidated many from accompanying the 
Society on this excursion; those present proceeded to Marlow 
Road Station by the 3.50 p.m. train. They then walked along 
as far as Cores End, the Great Celandine (Chelidonium majus) 
being noticed by the way; after which they retraced their steps, 
and visited the gravel-pit at Well End, the President enlivening 
the walk by an account of his recent excursion into Devonshire 
and Cornwall. On arriving at the pit, the Secretary directed 
especial attention to several plants which are, in our district, 
almost confined to this locality; among them were the Soft 
Knotted Trefoil (Zrifoliwm striatum), the Subterranean Trefoil (7. 
 subterrancum), the elegant Bird’s-foot ( Ornithopus perpusillus), the 
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Spring Vetch (Vicia lathyroides), the Trailing 8. John’s Wort 
(Hypericum humifusum), the Knawel (Scleranthus annuus), and 
_ the Buck’s-horn Plantain (Plantago Coronopus). Specimens of 
most of these having been collected, the President pointed out 
traces of the action of water and that ofice. Various plants 
