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whose manse we saw beautiful specimens of Lavatera arborea, a 
plant commonly cultivated in Arran, perhaps originally from 
Ailsa Craig, also Fuchsia, which forms hedges in many places. 
Hydrangea very vigorous. 
The following were some of the plants seen :— 
Montia fontana Verbascum Thapsus 
Hypericum Androsemum Scutellaria galericulata 
Geranium pratense Atriplex arenaria 
Agrimonia Eupatoria Suzeda maritima 
Cotyledon Umbilicus Carex vulpina 
Sedum anglicum Asplenium marinum 
Anthemis nobilis (near cot- Ramalina scopulorum 
tage door, Kildonan) (abundant on trap rocks 
at Dippin) 
Solanum Dulcamara 
Numerous mushrooms gathered. Remarkable red Salcornia 
herbacea near Whiting Bay. 
In the evening took up our quarters in Lag Inn, where we 
were well and cheaply accommodated. Reached Lag at 8.30 
p.m. Met Mr. Spittal, who had been geologising in the district 
and who accompanied us during the rest of our trip. 
Friday, 18th September 1857. 
Breakfasted at Lag. Left Lag Inn about 8 a.m., and walked 
by the shore to Blackwaterfoot. On the way gathered a 
large quantity of :— 
Ranunculus hederaceus | Anagallis tenella 
Cakile maritima Mertensia maritima 
Silene maritima Convolvulus Soldanella 
Geranium pratense sola Kali 
Rosa spinosissima Polygonum Hydropiper 
Eryngium maritimum i ersi 
Apium graveolens © 5 lapathifolium 
Haloscias scoticum Scirpus maritimus 
Matricaria maritima Triticum laxum 
Anagallis arvensis Agaricus campestris 
Numerous Rwdz varying in the quality of fruit; Rabus discolor 
later in fruit than others, fruit highly-flavoured. 
At Blackwaterfoot went to the fine basaltic column at 
Drumadoon and thence to King’s Caves. 
