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other forms no doubt exist in the county, as little known. A 
correct list of our Rubi is a great desideratum. Finally, Rumez, 
Salix and Potamogeton need further observation. 
There is still much to be done, new worlds, to conquer, even 
in this little space, and the work should be done quickly before 
many a rarity shall have entirely disappeared. 
REPORT ON THE DATE OF FLOWERING OF 
PLANTS IN 1893 AND 1885, 
DRAWN UP BY 
MR. THOS. HILTON. 
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The Spring of this year having been the earliest and 
warmest known to the present generation, it may be of interest to 
Members of the Section to know the effect it has had on vegeta- 
tion. 1 have, therefore, sent a list of the names of some of our 
common wild flowers with the time of their first recorded appear- 
ance. The dates are from the diary of Mr. H. Hemmings, of 
this town, who has kept a register for some years. Later on, 
through the extreme dryness, the contrast with ordinary seasons 
has not been so great. 1885 has been taken for comparison as 
representing a fair average year. 
1893. 1885. 
Jan. 19 Hazel (Corylus Avellana-male) Feb. 7 
Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca minor) aoe 
» 21 Primrose {Primula vulgaris) » 24 
» 26 Dog’s Mercury (Mercurialis perennis) (male) ,, 18 
Feb. 5 Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) » 24 
» 18 Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus Ficaria) Mar. 4 
» 24 Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) (BOS: ee 
March 2 Hairy Bitter-cress (Cardamine hirsuta) PP ie 
Hairy Violet (Viola hirta) pee 
Je 7 Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) ; eo 
Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) April 3 
“ 8 Cuckoo-flower (Cardamine pratensis) Mar. 12 
