FLORA OF DUMFRIESSHIRE. 155 



Alnus glutinosa. Linn. (Alder). 



RECORDS: Dfs. P. Gray, 1850. Kcd.]. M'Andrew, 1882. Wgt. 

 -G. C. Druce, 1883. 



LOCALITIES : Very common by rivers in all valleys to 700 feet. 

 Prefers moist holms ; fully exposed, A. M., W. Do., S.-E. 



Betula alba. Linn. (Birch). 



RECORDS : 1385. Verrucosa, Dfs. and Kcd. P. Gray, 1858. Wgt. 



G. C. Druce, 1883. 



1386. Pubescens, Dfs.Dr Davidson, 1886. Kcd. 

 F. R. Coles, 1885. Wgt.G. C. Druce, 1883. 



LOCALITIES : Very commonly planted in all valleys to 900 feet. 

 Open sandy ground, A. M.; moist sunny places, W. Do. 



Corylus avellana. Linn. (Hazel). 



RECORDS: Dfs. and Kcd. P. Gray, 1850. Wgf.G. C. Druce, 

 1883. 



LOCALITIES : Very common in woods, chiefly shaded and sheltered ; 

 on leaf mould to 800 feet, S.-E. 



Prefers dry deep soil ; shaded and sheltered places, W. Do., A. M. 



Carpinus betulus. Linn. (Hornbeam). 



RECORD: (Planted) Dfs. Dr Balfour, 1843. Kcd. J. M'Andrew, 

 1882. 



Fagrus sylvatica. Linn. (Beech). 



RECORD: (Planted) Dfs. and Kcd.'?. Gray, 1850. Wgt. G. C. 

 Druce, 1883. 



Prefers dry sunny places, W. Do.; specially calcareous, A. M. 



Castanea sativa. Mill. (Chestnut). 



RECORDS : (Planted) Dfs. J. T. Johnstone, 1890. Kcd. and Wgt. 

 J. M'Andrew, 1882. 



Prefers dry sheltered places, W. Do. 



