62 HELICID. 
I can recommend those interested in the subject to read 
Dr. J. Reynes’ charming little book “L’Escargot,” and 
also Reeve’s interesting ‘Edible British Mollusks.” 
The white variety has been found in England, though 
not the reversed form, which is not very uncommon on 
the continent. 
Var. dlbida (Mog.). White. 
10. H. ASPERSA (desprinkled) Miller. FP. III, f. 2. 
Globose, solid, opaque, yellowish with 5 dark brown bands, which 
are interrupted at intervals by lighter markings ; zwhor7s 54 ; sembztlicus 
none. A. 35m. B. 35mm. 
Everyone knows the “Common Garden Snail.” Those, 
however, who only regard it as an object of immediate 
extermination have no idea of its beauties when met with 
under happier auspices. 
The proprietor of a London garden, for instance, stroll- 
ing out after a shower of rain, when he fixes his stern gaze 
upon our friends regaling themselves upon his pet sun- 
flowers, generally collects them in an empty flower-pot, 
and then heaves them stealthily into his neighbour’s 
garden, whence, perhaps the next day, they return in a 
similar manner. ‘This person, I say, is not in the frame 
of mind to appreciate their beauty ; and, indeed, near 
towns they are zo¢ beautiful, being mostly without any 
epidermis and covered with dirt. 
The finest and most beautifully marked specimens that 
IT have seen were taken in the Isle of Man. In various 
parts of England /. asgersa still forms an article of food, 
