270 PLANTS OF iNVERMAY. [Septembej', 



of Astragalus hypoglottis ; in fact the grassy turf was literally 

 blue with this plant in many places : being a rather rare species 

 we gathered a good supply. Nearer the river's brink grew 

 plenty of Lotus corniculatus, Anthyllis Vulnet'aria, Cardamine 

 ainara, Lychnis diurna, and Artemisia vulgaris ; by the road- 

 side, Cerastium arvense ; and on the pasture, near Forteviot 

 bridge, Briza media ; near the riverside we collected a few 

 examples of Hesperis matronalis. About three-quarters of a 

 mile from Forteviot station we entered into the woods of Inver- 

 may, and after passing onward about a quarter of a mile further, 

 came into the Den, where a pathway has been kindly con- 

 structed by the proprietor. Our first capture worthy of record 

 was Campanula latifalia, it is plentifully and widely distributed 

 all along the Den ; we also collected Carex sylvatica and C. pal- 

 lescens, neither properly developed. Arenaria trinervia was 

 frequent. Asperula odorata was in -^uper-abundance ; so was 

 Geranium sylvaticum, Lychnis diurna, and Agr aphis nutans; 

 these plants were in profusion. Anemone nemorosa seemed to be 

 equally abundant, but had gone out of flower. . Geum interme- 

 dium and G. rivale were also plentiful, but G. urhanum very 

 rare. Asplenium Trichomanes in some places fringed the rocks 

 abundantly, and our common Polypodium and Lastroia Filiv-mas 

 grew everywhere. Polystichum lobatum, adorned the deep rocky 

 ravines, and Cystopteris fragilis hung its delicate fronds within 

 the spray of the roaring linn. Helianthemum vulgare and 

 Thymus Serpyllum garnished the rugged clifl's, and the " bonnie 

 Broom" adorned with its golden blossoms their summit. 



The music of the feathered race saluted the ear, and by their 

 mellow music rendered our happiness complete. The cuckooes 

 monotonous lay was heard in the distance, while the strains of 

 the mavis, deliciously varied, resounded throughout the neigh- 

 bouring trees. 



Passing still upwards, we all at once came upon a fearful 

 ravine, spanned by a narrow wooden bridge. Many feet below, 

 the river, almost hid by rocks, drove rapidly along. A few yards 

 above the bridge, a fine cascade tumbled its waters into a fright- 

 ful abyss. The scene was grand and solemn : not a sound to be 

 heard but the " roar of the linn ;" not a thing to be seen but 

 the umbrageous canopy of the surrounding trees and the huge 

 walls of rock above, and the yawning chasm with its waters 



