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Priory of Cousland, well known for having shel- 

 tered the famous Mary Scott, the Jlower of 

 Yarrow, from the persecutions by which she 

 was harassed in the earlier part of her life, and 

 which was destroyed during the Reformation. 

 The last time this tree was in blossom was in 

 the year 1720, being ninety-eight years ago. 



CURIOUS PHENOMENA IN PLANTS. 



Twist a branch of any tree in such a manner 

 that the inferior surfaces of the leaves are 

 turned towards the sky, and in a short time all 

 those leaves will resume their original position. 

 These motions are performed sooner or later, in 

 proportion to the degree of heat, and the flexibi- 

 lity of the leaves. Many leaves, as those of 

 th mallow, follow the course of the sun. In the 

 morning, their surfaces are presented to the 

 east : at the noon they regard the south ; and 

 when the sun sets they are directed to the west. 

 During the night, or in rainy weather, these leaves 

 are horizontal ; and their inferior surfaces are 

 turned towards the earth. 



