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gathering Szbbaldia procumbens, Epilobium alpinum, Gnaphalium 
supinum, Juncus castaneus. \n returning crossed to the Dole to join 
Jock’s Road. Gathered Rubus Chamemorus (sparingly in fruit), 
Cornus suecica, Pseudathyrium alpestre (in abundance) and some 
forms apparently flexz/e, also varieties of Athyrium Filix-femina 
and of Lastrea dilatata. On full-grown specimens of Pseudathyrium 
alpestre saw some fronds rather contracted bearing fructifications. 
Others were expanded and rounded in the fzwue bearing no 
sporangia. \t is probable that P. flexz/e is merely a barren state 
of the plant with the fzzz@ more rounded and scattered. Plants 
of all varieties were taken for the Botanic Garden so as to enable 
us to determine them. Returned by Glen Dole and reached 
Clova about 6.30 p.m. 
Wednesday, 17th August 1859. 
This morning was very fine and warm, sun shone beautifully, 
and the views all around were splendid. 
Ten of the party started at 9.30 for Loch Brandy ; Messrs. Le 
Deant and Labonté remained at home. The party visited Loch 
Brandy and ascended to the summit of the mountain, whence we 
had a splendid view of Lochnagar and al] the mountains around. 
The distant views were particularly clear. 
Among the plants gathered were :— 
Thalictrum alpinum Azalea procumbens 
Subularia aquatica _*  Littorella lacustris 
Cerastium alpinum | Salix herbacea 
Potentilla alpestris | Sparganium natans 
Sibbaldia procumbens Pseudathyrium alpestre 
Gnaphalium supinum Polystichum Lonchitis 
Saussurea alpina Isoétes lacustris 
Lobelia Dortmanna | Polytrichum alpinum 
On our return went to the Esk and gathered specimens of 
Carduus heterophyllus, Hieractum denticulatum, and Carex aqua- 
tilts. Dined at 5.30. About 6 p.m. Mr. Barclay appeared, 
having been detained at Cupar longer than he intended. 
Thursday, 18th August 1859. 
The party broke up to-day. Mr. M‘Nab took charge of the 
party to Kirriemuir, while Dr, Balfour, Mr, Graham, and Mr, 
