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NATURE NOTES. 
THE SELBORNE SOCIETY. 
The object of the Selborne Society is to unite lovers of Nature for the follow- 
ing purposes : — 
The protection from unnecessary destruction of Wild Birds, Animals and 
Plants ; 
The protection of places and objects of Antiquarian Interest or Natural Beauty ; 
The promotion of the Study of Natural History. 
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All particulars as to membership may be obtained from the Secretary of the 
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TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
J. L. Brain. — (l) Raumlina farinacea ; (2) Peltigera canina (a lichen, not 
a fungus) ; (3) Nectria cinnabarma. It is difficult to answer your other question, 
except by saying that all such things are “ of interest.” 
W. J. S. — It is impossible to guess in the absence of specimens ; but the 
stings of the same insects differ greatly in virulence at different times. 
fcj. P. H. — Ves, there is some latitude in the use of the terms, and individual 
exceptions (as the pimpernel you send) often occur. 
Wackford. — We are afraid there is no royal road to the knowledge which 
you seek ; the only way is to become well acquainted with the common objects, 
and then to obtain some recognised text book. 
E. J. Gorke. — It is Lamb’s Lettuce. 
L. L. — The Balsam Poplar {Popiilus balsamifera). 
E. H. C. — Yes, the Angora and Persian cats are practically the same, though 
the latter has a longer tail and larger head. See Mr. Harrison Weir’s Our Cals, 
reviewed in Nature Notes for September, 1890. We are not aware that 
“ frogs are the common enemies of toads.” 
F. G-. S. — It was the Blackthorn (which has been remarkably fine this year), 
not the Hawthorn, which you saw in full bloom on April 5th. 
M. A. S. — Kindly send your name and address. 
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