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spot, deigned to blossom. A fine plant of Inula glandulosa, with its large orange 

 blossoms, was a striking object ; among many others Cistus both white and 

 crimson, Buddlea globosa. Campanulas in various forms of coloiur, including 

 muralis, rhomboidea, garganica. Of Tropceolum many species in gaudy efHor- 

 escence, but most conspicuously podophyllum, with its golden clusters of drooping 

 flowers. Heuchera sanguinea, with a panicle of bright crimson flowers. Del- 

 phiniums, Irises, Helianthemums, Potentillas, and Anemones in considerable 

 variety ; Linum tauricum, the yellow flax, forming an agreeable contrast with 

 the deep blue of the Linum proviuciale. The spectator, dazzled and mystified by 

 the embarrassing display of colouring, instinctively seeks the relief of change ; it 

 is at hand under the gratifying shade of a natural bower, having penetrated which 

 he finds himself suddenly introduced into a cool recess carpeted with every shade 

 of verdure which can be afforded by ferns indigenous and exotic, luxuriating in 

 close interlacing and pleasing variety, instructive to the student, and rejoicing 

 the heart of the Nature printer. More charms attend him as he emerges from 

 this retreat ! his sense of hearing is shortly attracted by the refreshing sound of 

 rippling waters, here seen flowing through clefts in the miniature rock scenery 

 irrigating endless species of sedums, saxifrages, and other diminutive rock plants. 

 Acquiring force as it gurgles down the ravines, hiding again and lost to view 

 awhile, the stream finally loses itself in the pool below, gaudy with water-loving 

 plants, most conspicuous amongst which is the Ladies' slipper, Cypripedium spec- 

 tabile. Amongst orchids must be mentioned an Orchis foliosa with grand spikes of 

 bloom, a Cypripedium Calceolus just beyond its prime, and strangely close togetlier 

 the Butterfly orchis and the Frog orchis. How comes this extraordinary admixture 

 of plants from various climes here acclimatised ? The different plants are suited, 

 so far as is possible, to their various proclivities, and are allowed to grow in the 

 natural way without interference other than preventing their overgrowing their 

 neighbours. During the month of May more than 200 species came into bloom, 

 and from June 1st to June 24th about 160 more flowered— this computation is 

 made from the diary which is daily kept notifying the date of first flowering of 

 any plant. 



The horn, punctual to the minute, now sounded the assembly ; therefore 

 this ornamental oasis of pleasant memory had to be left, not, however, before the 

 kind and cordial hospitality of the hostess and family of the President had been 

 extended to an invitation to re-visit the scene in the evening. 



Monmouth (May Hill) was reached punctually, and here again the same 

 good fortune awaited the party. Dr. Willis met, and took charge of it ; his long 

 extended acquaintance with the town and the fact of his having held the highest 

 office in its Corporation gave him the "Open Sesame" to all its official or other 

 important buildings. For their description see the excellent Waugh's Guide to 

 Monmouth, but commend us to the guide who will lay aside his professional, 

 official, and domestic duties to sympathize with naturalists and archaeologists in 

 their progress. Not only was the programme carried out in its entirety, but more 

 was seen and heard than could have been expected, for Nelson's arbour in the 

 garden of the Capital and Counties' Bank had not even been mentioned, nor the 



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