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NATURE NOTES 
Scutellaria (skull cap) was found, while not far away Lysimachia nemoruin 
(wood loose-strife) showed in abundance. Noticed, too, during the day were the 
St. John’s worts — Hypericum pnkhrum and H. perforatum — plants of agrimony 
of large size, water pepper, dwarf red rattle, petty whin, and others. Open 
country was reached at Ruislip Common ; it seemed a breezy stretch after the 
closeness of the woods, and the contrast thus afforded was not the least pleasant 
of the day’s experiences. On the Common, grew wild thyme in large patches : 
delicate harebells told of the passing year, and a little heather was in bloom. 
Thence the return was to Northwood Station. It should be added that tea 
was partaken of in an orchard at Ruislip, and on its conclusion hearty thanks 
were accorded to Mr. Whiting for his leading. 
July 26. — Threatening weather reduced the numbers of the party that met 
Prof. Boulger at Barnes Station ; and, after the somewhat lengthy walk up 
Roehampton Lane, a stiff breeze greeted us on Wimbledon Common. There is, 
however, no piece of woodland within anything like the same distance from 
Charing Cross to compare with the unspoilt wildness of the south-west of the 
Common, and a considerable variety of trees were noticed. After tea at Kingston 
Vale the party returned through Richmond Park. 
FORTHCOMING RAMBLES. 
Sept. 6. — Hatfield and neighbourhood. Take cheap half-day return tickets, 
IS. gd. Train leaves King’s Cross at 2.30 p m. Tea at the Bull Inn, Stanborough. 
Guide, Mr. E. A. Nash. 
Sept. 13. — Titsey Hill. Train leaves Victoria (L.B.S.C.R.) 2.30; London 
Bridge (L.B.S.C.R.) 2.55. Take cheap return tickets (is. 6d.) to Woldingham. 
Tea at Botley Hill Cottages. Returning from Oxted. Guide, ^Ir. Muhlberg. 
Sept. 20. — Broxbourne District. Train leaves Liverpool Street at 2.15 p.m. 
express to Broxbourne, arriving at 2.45 p.m. Walk viA Roman Road to Goose 
Green. Tea at Green Man Inn about 5 p.m. Return viA High Leigh and 
Cock Lane to Broxbourne Station. Take return tickets to Broxbourne, 2s. 6d. 
Guide, Mr. S. Austin. 
Sept. 27. — Thames bank. Assemble at Richmond New Station at 3 p.m. 
Proceed to the Terrace to inspect the View, and then through the Garden to the 
Tow-path. Tea at Kew. Guide, Prof. Boulger. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
A. B. E. L. — The insect is, I believe, Sirex juveucus, the larva of which 
lives in fir wood. 
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