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}Deschampsia cespitosa Beauy., var. pallida Koch. <A plant from 
Canlochen Glen, Forfar, was so named by Mr. Ar. Bennett. Two 
specimens from cliffs W. of the Naver aie ), which seemed to agree 
fairly well with the pase in ‘ Synopsis Germanica,’ were sent 
to Mr. Beeby, who writes: “I think rary the Betty Hill ara 
eu probably gist to be pallida. But with varieties or critical 
for can cely commit myself to a definite expression of 
anioa on ‘amaneade e grasses—in bud only.” A specimen from near 
Wick pied seems intermediate eres this and the type. 
forms of this most variable plant, as it occurs in the alpine and 
vibes parts of Aberdeenshire, are very difficult to name with 
dence. 
+ Molinia cerulea Moench., var. minima Rabenhorst. By the Naver, 
at Betty Hill (108), near sea-level; and above real: Lochan Uaine, 
erry Cairngorm (92), at about 3000 ft. The only form noticed, 
and probably common in N. Scotland. It may have been passed 
over as var. depauperata. Height 5-9 in.; leaves narrower in the 
Sutherland, broader in the Aberdeenshire specimens; rootstock 
Ibou 
*Catabrosa ae ee: forma grandiflora Hackel. A very 
remarkable, prostrate form whic seemed likely to prove a distinct 
species. Taneth pay ee flowers double the size of those of the 
ordinary plant. On * sands by the sea, at Dunnet Links (109). 
t nemoralis Lu., var. Parnellii Hook. & Arn. ‘‘ The Colonel's 
Glyceria maritima Wahl. By the Naver, at Betty Hill (108).— 
+G. distans Wahl. (fide Hackel). Cliffs 5. of Wick (109) ; — 
f ses on bright green tufts, 9 im. to a nee across in som 
Heats nt by the river at Dan (95) ; also occurred in W 
copod: Two forms grew gether on the E. slope of Derry 
Cairngorm ( 92), at spe 2500 ft., and looked quite distinct; one 
eing typical alpinum, the other apparently complanatum. (as Mr. 
Bennett thought), but unfo rtunately lacking fruit. The flattening 
of the leaves and branches is most m nares as are the spreading, 
fan-like growth of the branches, and the brighter green colouring. 
There is nothing very improbable in the occurrence of this species, 
ich 
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Chara fragilis Desy., vat. barbata Gant. (fide Ar. Bennett). 
Scotston Moor, near Aberdeen; and apparently the same form low 
down in Glen Callater (92). — C- eulgaris L., var. longibracteata 
Kuetz. (fide Ar. Bennett). Roadside pool between Wick and . 
 Nitella opac a Agardh. (fide Ar. peat Pool near the Thurso 
River at A — a 
