56 TRANSACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE [Sess xrx. 
with golden foliage, also two small Alpine forms of Hieracium ; 
and a plant of what is expected to prove a white flowered 
form of Azalea procumbens was found by Mr. Boyd. The 
summit of the mountain was clothed in thick mist, and no 
view whatever could be obtained from it. During the 
descent of the mountain a large snow-drift was met with 
in a corry; and near it, among rocks, great quantities of 
Lastrea dilatata, var. alpina, and Athyriwn alpestre were 
found in all the different stages of growth. One member 
of the party was fortunate enough to discover a crested form 
ot Athyrium alpestre, which fern had never previously been 
found; other than normal in outline, with the exception of 
var. flexile, of which a plant was also found in the same 
corry by another member of the party. The crested form 
above alluded to not only shows the cresting on the apex 
of every frond, but the pinne also show signs of developing 
crests; so that when the fern has grown to its full size—it 
being only a small specimen at present—it will no doubt 
prove a great acquisition. On reaching the stables at Cozac 
Shooting Lodge, where the conveyance had been left, the 
members were invited into the lodge, and were most hospit- 
ably entertained at tea by Mr J. Bradley Firth, the tenant 
of the forest. This kindness was very much appreciated 
after the cold day on the mountain, especially in view of 
the long drive home. 
Friday, the 15th July, was again spent quietly in the 
neighbourhood of the hotel. Pyrola secunda was here found, 
also Genista anglica, as well as further plants of the truncate 
form of LZ. montana, the type of the latter fern being found 
in great numbers and luxuriance. 
On Saturday, the 16th, the meeting broke up, the members 
making an early start, in order to catch the morning train 
back to Edinburgh, a most enjoyable week having been 
spent in a district which had never previously been visited 
by the club. 
The PRESIDENT communicated a paper on the “ Brome- 
liacee,” with special reference to the water-carriage in 
certain forms. The paper was illustrated by lantern 
slides. 
