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anglicum, Silene maritima on sandy shores of Loch Eck, Serrafalcus 

 commutatus, Carum verticillatum. In the woods of Glen Finnavt 

 fourteen species of ferns were gathered. 



Another trip was undertaken to Bute, on the 4th of July. Dr. Bal- 

 four and his party proceeded from Rothesay to Mount Stuart, picking 

 in the way, Pinguicula lusitanica, Saxifraga aizoides, Habenaria chlo- 

 rantha and bifolia, Anagallis tenella, Osmunda regalis, &c. The 

 party visited the gardens at Mount Stuart, where many delicate 

 plants thrive well in the open air, such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, 

 Fuchsias, Camellias, Hydrangeas, Robinias, Liriodendrons, &c. Many 

 evergreens, such as species of Laurus and Pinus and Thuya had at- 

 tained a large size. Leaving Mount Stuart, the party proceeded to 

 Kingarth, whence next day they walked by the shore towards Scalp - 

 sie bay. In this walk they gathered Hypericum elodes, Utricularia 

 minor, Carex vesicaria. Cotyledon Umbilicus, Sinapis monensis and 

 many other good plants. From Scalpsie bay they returned by Fort 

 Fad, to Rothesay. 



On Thursday, July 10th, Dr. Balfour and his party visited Arran 

 and examined the hilly districts of the island, especially Goat fell and 

 Cior More, whence they proceeded to Loch Ranza. From this they 

 returned by the coast of Arran and Corrie to Brodrick. Dr. B . gave 

 an account of the geological features of the part of the island visited, 

 and enumerated some of the more important plants gathered, speci- 

 mens of which were exhibited. One of the most interesting plants 

 noticed was Pyrus pinnatifida, which was picked in considerable 

 quantity on the banks of a mountain stream which terminates at Loch 

 Ranza. — J, H. B. 



Investigation of the specific distinctions of (Enanthe pimpinelloides, 

 (E. peucedanifolia and CE. Lachenalii. By Edwin Lees, 

 Esq., F.L.S. ' 



From various inquiries I have received about CE. pimpinelloides, 

 Linn., it would appear to be either misunderstood or of very local oc- 

 currence, and at all events of uncertain appearance, as I have found 

 out by experience ; and from Mr. Mill's observation (Phytol. ii. 116), 



