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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 
Convallaria multiflora. This we found in excellent state 
of flowering, although so late in the year as September. 
Mercurialis perennis. A solitary specimen. The extraor- 
dinary and beautiful powder with which this plant is be- 
sprinkled, although stated by some to be merely saponaceous 
mealy excrescences, I should rather consider as utricular 
glands. 
Plant ago. Nearly all the indigenous species, very com- 
mon ; P. maritima, on a wet heath, near Penpool. 
Atriplex angustifolia. 
Cistus Helianthemum, and guttatus. A few specimens. 
One specimen of C. marifolius was found on Penpool rocks, 
by Mr. Rootsey. This genus, I find, is omitted in the cata- 
logue of the British Flora, published by the Botanical Society 
of Edinburgh. 
Polygonum. The plants of this genus are abundant in 
every direction round Bristol. P. Convolvulus rather rare. 
Found P. aviculare in only one spot, where it grew abun- 
dantly. I have been informed by my friend, Mr. Rootsey, 
that, at certain times of the year, this plant is frequented by 
vast numbers of birds, who come to feed upon its seeds. 
Limosella aquatica. In pond, near Blaize Castle. 
Humulus lupulus. Abundant in the hedges. 
Ilex aquifolium. The hedges of a lane were lined all along 
with this plant. 
Erica. This beautiful genus is here displayed in profu- 
sion and luxuriance ; E. vagans, cinerea, Tetralix, abound on 
the heaths. 
Symphytum officinale. In flower. In all the descriptions 
of this plant, which I have read, I have never seen it noticed 
that its root is praemorse or truncate; which appearance was 
predominant in two specimens I saw in Somersetshire. • 
Hypericum : perforatum and quadrangulum. Pretty 
common. 
Clematis vitalba and Callitriche verna. 
Iris pseud-acorus. Very common in clayey soils about 
Bristol. 
Allium oleraceum. The seeds of this plant are employed 
by the country people of Somersetshire and Gloucestershire, 
in making soup. 
Chlora perfoliata. In flower, on calcareous soil. 
Colchicum autumnale. A rare plant in this part of the 
country, in fine state of flowering. 
