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those observed at the last excursion to this neighbournood were found. A 
few spikes of Orchis mascula were picked, and 0. masculata was abundant. 
Lapsana communis and Linum catharticum were present in several places, 
and around the hedges the climbing stems of Bryonia dioica, and Tamus 
communis threw their graceful garlands in company with the rough Rubia 
peregrina. Verbascum thapsus and Salvia verbenaca with the last year's 
fruit still adherant were found on the edge of the Combe. 
Tuesday, July 14. — The members on this occasion proceeded by rail to 
Portbury, and from that station on foot to the neighbouring marshes. In the 
hedges by the road side, specimens of Eupatoriuni cannabinum were observed 
also Spiroea ulmaria and Salvia verbenaca. In some parts of the marsh the 
ditches were dried up in consequence of the continued dry weather, but in 
the greater number there was a good supply of water, so that the excursion 
proved more successful than was anticipated. Among the plants found were 
Epilobium hirsutum and E. parvifolium, Alisina plantago was abundant, as 
also Sparganium ramosum, but S. simplex was less frequently found. Suim 
augustifolium was moderately plentiful as well as ^nanthe crocata. A few 
plants of Butomus umbellatus raised their beautiful heads of flowers from 
the water, while half submerged, half floating, were Ranunculus aquaticus 
Veronica anagallis, Galium palustre and Helosciadium nodiflorum ; in a few 
places were specimens of H. inundatum, and here and there covering the 
banks the bright flowers of Myosotis palustris. Scutellaria galericulata was 
picked as also Agrimonia eupatoria and Lysimachia nummularia. Polygonum 
persicaria was found in one part in company with a species of Potamogeton 
On the dryer parts were found specimens of Verbena officinalis and Palicaria, 
Dysenterica and Sanacetum vulgare were very abundant, less so Geranium 
dissectum and Hyphericum quadraugnlatum. The members worked towards 
Portishead, from vv hence after taking tea they returned to Bristol. 
ENTOMOLOGICAL SECTION. 
Tuesday, May 12th. — An excursion took place to Leigh Woods, a large 
number of species were observed and captured by members of the section, 
but none of sufficient importance to need special reference. 
