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of the stipes, and a third smaller one introduced mtermediately 
and basally. 
Fig. 16. Transverse section of stipes of Osmunda regalis, Linn. 
Vascular fascicle single, large, of a singular cordato-arcuate 
form, following the curvature of the circumferential outline of 
the stipes, incurved and globose at the extremities, no dark- 
coloured zone. 
I should observe, that although it will be noticed that the 
form and relative position of the vascular fascicles vary consider- 
ably according to the particular part of the naked stipes, where 
the section is made, whether it be at the base, or the middle, or 
the upper portion, still the variations noticed above will be found 
invariable and constant at those spots, and consequently, when 
once clearly ascertained, easily recognizable, and therefore avail- 
able apparently as a distinctive character. Among the pinne 
other variations also occur, but sections through this part have 
not been taken into account. It should also be stated that this 
character is to be looked for in the living form, not in dried 
specimens. 
The nomenclature is that of the London Catalogue of British 
Plants, 4th edition. The letters in all the figures refer to the 
same portions. 
Shrewsbury, December 10, 1855. 
Plants found in the Neighbourhood of Settle, Yorkshire, omitting 
some of the very common ones. By Joun Winopsor, F.L.8., 
F.R.C.S., ete. 
(Continued from page 178.) 
Paris quadrifolia. Not uncommon, as in Kelkowe, Major 
Spring’s, Kendall Gill, ete. 
Adoxa Moschatellina. Several places about Settle, Giggles- 
wick, ete. 
Butomus umbellatus. (Ribble-side, below Rundley bridge, J. 
Tatham.) 
Andromeda polifolia. In tolerable plenty in the Osier-ground 
between Foredale and Hellwith bridge. 
Pyrola minor. (Hesleden Gill, near Penyghent. Clabdale Wood, 
near Clapham, J. Howson.) 
