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spring flowers. Entering the woods by a steep path we passed 

 an escarpment, interesting because (within the memory of 

 some of the members) it was a spot where falcon and raven 

 had reared their young. 



The woods, which he to the north of the river Derwent 

 between Lintzford and the village of Blackball Mill, are stated 

 to have been the property of the Crown since the days of 

 Queen Elizabeth, and during the later wars with France a 

 considerable acreage was planted with oaks, in view of naval 

 requirements. No longer required for war, these woods may 

 yet serve a useful purpose in the interests of forestry and 

 afforestation. The new trees now being planted are chiefly 

 beeches, pines, and firs. Traversing this woodland district for 

 some distance, we did not observe much of botanical interest 

 apart from the trees, doubtless owing to the fact that a wood, 

 by reason of its dense shade and wide-spreading roots, does 

 not constitute a favourable habitat for plants. However, 

 there was one very notable feature, namely the great abun- 

 dance of the charming little flower Oxalis acetosella then in 

 full bloom, and in association with the Wild Hyacinth and 

 Primrose. 



Arriving at Chopwell Mill, tea provided by Mrs. Cheeseman 

 was partaken of. Owing to limited accommodation, the party 

 became somewhat divided, thus preventing our holding a 

 meeting that had been arranged for the examination of 

 any specimens collected, Mr. Richard Adamson having 

 kindly promised his assistance. Time and opportunity how- 

 ever were lacking, so the members retraced their way back 

 through the woods to Lintz Green station. 



Amongst the plants found in blossom may be mentioned : — 



Garlic Mustard 

 Wood Stitchwort 

 Wood Geranium 

 Spring Orchid 

 Wood Pimpernel 

 Common Arum 



Wood Anemone 

 Red Campion 

 Ground Ivy 

 Wood Rush 

 Bitter Vetch 

 Common Bugle 



