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compare with the divers gourds and seed vessels of the 
many species of Cucwrbitacew, which when ripe, split open 
to expose the crimson interior, where the black seeds are- 
laid in tempting rows to invite the birds to assist in their 
distribution. Indeed the whole effect in floral colouring 
like this is to suggest a tremendous competition going on 
amongst the many plants for the favourable notice of 
birds and insects, as if the flowers were advertising their 
advantages, and saying to the bees, “ Your patronage is 
earnestly solicited.” Certainly every taste is consulted, 
and every bait is offered in the way of gaudy colour and 
attractive scent, and all to ensure the possession of large 
families of children, and to effect their dispersal about the 
world. | 
In tropical Africa, at least, is invalidated the theory of 
some naturalists, that the equatorial regions cannot offer 
flower-shows like those of the temperate zone. 
As we near the little river Buzi, the forest comes to an 
end, and on the further side of that stream the country is 
harsh and stony. We camped out on the top of a small 
eminence, and were much troubled by horrible little black 
flies which settled in clouds on one’s hands and face, and 
sucked blood until they fell off senseless. 
The next day we reached the Bundi. This stream lies at 
the bottom of a very deep ravine, and though it is over 
thirty feet broad, it flows absolutely hidden under the 
magnificent forest that overshadows its tumultuous course. 
The descent and ascent of this ravine are extremely steep, 
and as the path les through dank forest, and is on a 
clayey soil, the passage requires considerable care to 
_ avoid slipping and rolling head foremost into the river. 
Several of the carriers do come down now and again very 
sharply in a sitting posture, but as it is a point of honour 
not to let go their loads, no casualty happens to the 
luggage. As the river was swollen and extremely rapid, 
I crossed it on the shoulders of Faraji, who was supported 
both behind and before by the other two Zanzibaris, and 
beyond getting my feet wet, I reached the other side in 
perfect comfort. 
