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proceeded to the Hughenden Woods, where the great number of 
fungi was very remarkable: among those observed were Agaricus 
(Clitocybe) giganteus, Boletus edulis, Russula fragilis, and Can- 
tharellus cibarsus: while the presence of Phallus impudicus was 
betrayed by its disagreeable odour. The Winter-Green (Pyrola 
minor), just out of blossom, and the Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla 
vulgaris), were seen in the woods; and the elegant fronds of the 
Lady Fern (Athyrium filiz-femina) were much admired. The 
Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna) still remains in its old 
locality : the plant has this year attained the height of about eight 
feet, and was covered with the lustrous purplish-black berries. 
The members returned home at about 8 p.m. 
Fourtu Ramerez, Serr. 12.—Arrangements had been made for 
a ramble to the Hughenden Woods, but owing to the very limited 
attendance, and a slight confusion in the time and place of meet- 
ing, it was considered better to proceed to Green Street. The 
President's net was in great requisition; and much interesting 
entomological information was given by him. The various wild 
flowers which abound in Green Street were noticed; conspicuous 
among them being the Autumnal Gentian (@. Amarella) with the 
_ larger form, G. germanica, Willd., the beautiful fringe of the corolla 
being much admired. The members returned to Castle Hill at 
5 p.m., where they were joined by many who had not accompanied 
_ them. Tea and coffee were kindly provided by J. Edwards, Esq., 
at whose invitation the subsequent meeting washeld. The mem- 
bers then walked about the grounds, the site of the old castle being 
__ explored, and a short description of it given by Mr. Payne. 
THe Annvust GENERAL Business Meetrine then commenced, the 
_ President, the Rev. T. H. Browne, taking the chair. The Secre- 
tary opened the proceedings by reading the following 
ANNUAL REPORT. 
_ et me not be considered to be encroaching on the province of our 
_ esteemed President, when I commence my report by quoting the words with 
_ which he opened his address at our Annual Conversazione on April 30th 
last: I merely echo his sentiment in his own words when I say that ‘I 
think we haye reason to congratulate ourselves upon the present condition 
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