250 NATIVITY TIDE. 



SEPT, 6. St. Beks of Ireland, virgin. 

 St. Maculindus, bishop of Lusk, 497. 

 St. Pambo of Nitria, abbot. 

 St. Eleutherius, abbot. 

 St. kilos of Llanidlos, confessor. 

 St. Bracconica in Ireland. 



Obs. St. Bees, otherwise called Bega, was a holy Irish virgin, 

 who lived in the seventli century, led an anchoretical life, and after- 

 wards founded a nunnery in Copeland near Carlisle. Iler shrine 

 was famous for pilgrims. From her name is a place in Scotland 

 called Kilbees. 



St. Pambo went to St. Anthony in the desert, and desired to be 

 instructed in the Christian life. He afterwards led a similar life in 

 solitude in Nitria, where he founded an abbey, and became abbot 

 of it. He died in 385. 



St. Eleutherius was abbot of St. Marks near Spoleto, was a man 

 of wonderful humility, and is said to have been gifted with many 

 miracles. 



Autumnal Dandelion Apargia auftimnalis stiWfaWi], 

 Redflowered Starwort Aster phlogifolius fl. 

 Fleabane Starwort Aster conyzoides fl. 

 Floriband Starwort Aster jioribundus fl. 

 Tall Goldenrod Solidago procera full fl. 

 Late Goldenrod Solidago scrotina fl. 

 Pubescent Helenium Helenium puhescens full fl. 

 Yellow Zinnia Zinnia paucijora full fl. 

 Whorled Zinnia Zinnia verticilata full fl. 

 Hibrid Zinnia Zinnia hyhrida full fl. 

 Rosecoloured Feverfew Pyrethrum roseum fullfl. 



At this time of year the Fungi of all kinds being to be found, should be accu- 

 rately studied bythe general botanist. 



The Faiiy Riugs in fields, at fir^t sight so wonderful and unaccountable, are 

 produced by the growth of Fungi in a circle. These Fungi exhibit some of the 

 finest colours in the vegetable kingdom; no artist can do justice to some of 

 their brilliant hues, many of them rivalling the Rose and the Lily in symmetry 

 and splendor. The Russians eat many Funifi which are deemed poisonous in 

 England. Tlie Truffle, the Morel, and the Mushroom, are known to all lovers 

 of savoury dishes. The IBoleti, the Huff Balls, the blight and smut of wheat, 

 the tinging matter of the celebrated Northern Red Snow, and the Mould or 

 i'aste, all belong to this interestins class of vegetables. Alany curious inqui- 

 ries respecting Fairy Kings will be found in the Gentleman's Magazine. Vide 

 Index to that work. 



Herrings begin now to pay their annual visit to England, and afford a large 

 profit 10 the inhabitants of its coasts. 

 Various of the feathered tribe now recommence their music for the autumn ; 

 The Thrush, the Blackbird, and the Woodiark now, 

 Cheerer of night, their pleasing song resume , 

 The Stone Curlew his chattering note repeats; 

 And the Wood Owl continual breaks the depth 

 Of sylvan darkness with discordant moaus. 



