50 THYMUS SEEPYLLUM AND T. CHAM^DRYS. [January, 



tenuated state of H. sylvaticum on the rock or wall may deceive 

 a cursory observer. 



It would be a most desirable acquisition to our botany, if 

 some of our many eminent botanists would undertake the task 

 to give us a significant vocabulary of English names to our na- 

 tive plants. Their labours would be hailed with gratitude by all 

 lovers of the science of botany. 



LATHE^A SQUAMAEIA. 



Observations on the Economy of Lathrsea Squamaria. 

 By George Jordan. 



For several years I have observed the curious habits of this 

 parasite^ which annually springs up from the roots of a Filbert- 

 tree growing in my garden. For some time before the plants 

 make their appearance, 1 have observed the earth over where 

 they spring to become very moist, and only in that spot. The 

 cause I found to proceed from the plants drawing the sap from 

 the roots of their foster-parent to facilitate their egression 

 through the superincumbent earth. How wise and necessary 

 was such a provision to bring those modest nymphs, fully be- 

 dizened, and uninjured, into their sylvan bower ! And be it 

 observed, moreover, how they bend themselves, in their progress 

 through the soil, over their tender raceme of gems, to bring 

 them safely into Florals domain, whilst other tribes must wait 

 awhile before they can be sufficiently arrayed to join in Florals 

 levee. How, — as in all other instances, — how beautifully exem- 

 plified is the consummate wisdom and provident care of the 

 Majesty of the universe, for the well-being of all creation ! 



THYMUS SEEPYLLUM AND T. CHAMiEDEYS. 



By George Jordan. 



Many years ago I discovered that there were two very dis- 

 tinct species of British Thymes, which I proved by cultivation 

 and observing their habits, and physiological constituents also ; 

 yet there are some who doubt their specific claims. I have sent 



