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inside their bungalow. After lunch the hog below the lake was explored 
and Drosera longifolia, Utrinilaria minor were seen. The walk was con- 
tinued down the valley by “ Kings ” to Abergwynant Bridge. 
Monday, June 28th. Leaving the bus at the Cross Foxes Inn the 
party proceeded up the Old Dolgellej'^ road, over the Tirstuit Iridd, 
where the colour of the marsh orchises in the uiiland meadows will long 
be remembered by those who saw them, to Llyu Arran under the pre- 
cipices of Mynydd Moel. Genista pilosa, though searched for, was not 
• seen. 
Tuesday", June 29th. A very enjoyable drive brought the botanists 
to Aberdovey, where they were met by Mr Bible, who has studied the 
flora of this neighbourhood. Under his guidance waste ground near the 
station, the golf links, sand dunes, and a marsh w’ere examined and 
many interesting plants were seen. The.se included a colony of Ophrys 
apifera on the sand dunes and a fine collection of marsh orchises, among 
which various interesting hybrids were noted. After a welcome tea at 
the Trefeddian Hotel some of the pai'ty saw Centunculus minimus and 
Itadiola Unnides on the hillside. During the return journey via Pennal 
and Corris a few plants of CephaUuitliera longifolia were pointed out by 
Mr Bible. 
Wednesday, June 30th. Leaving the bus at the top of Tallyllyn Pass, 
the party walked across the foothills of Cader Idris to the rocks of Graig 
Gau. After a steep scramble up the screes they were rewarded by seeing 
Bnhws saxatilis, Saxifraga stellaris, Oxyria, digyna and Sedum Itosea. 
Continuing the walk towards the Cross Foxes Inn, a large colony of 
Meum Athamanticum was seen far from any habitation. The marsh 
orchises in the upland meadows were particularlj" fine. Tea was taken 
at Caerynwch. 
Thursday", July 1st. A long and very beautiful drive along the 
Barmouth Estuary and the coast brought the party to Llanbedr, an 
admirable starting point for exi^loring the salt-marshes, sand dunes and 
promontory of Mochras, where the variety of plants seen was excep- 
tionally interesting. An excellent tea was provided at the Victoria 
Hotel at Llanbedr. 
Friday, July 2nd. The bus conveyed the party to Llanfachreth, the 
nearest point to Ilhobell Fawr. The lower slopes of the mountain were 
climbed. The party divided, some walking on to Benlog, the rest to 
Pwllgeli Lake. 
Saturday, July 3rd. A short bus run to Llanylted bridge so that the 
salt-marsh of the Mawddach Estuary could be examined. A number of 
interesting plants were noted during the day, including JRuppia mari- 
tima and Bhynchospora alba. 
Sunday, July 4th. Very heavy rain made it necessary to cancel the 
original programme. The rain cleared off, however, in the afternoon 
and a walk was arranged to Llyn Cynwch, where Luronium natans and 
other interesting water plants were seen. Returning through the Nan- 
nau woods, Impatiens Noli-tangere was seen in profusion in its well- 
known habitat. 
