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Park by the Rumps path, and a much-contested right-of-way, just as a glorious setting 
sun was showing itself through the fine beeches, and the multitudinous rooks of 
one of the largest rookeries near London were coming noisily home to roost, we 
ascended the western slope of the dry Chalk Valley in which the park lies, only 
to have to cross another narrower but parallel valley to Tillingdown Farm. 
Daylight failed us as we once more descended a steep slope which led us into 
Caterham Valley, where a welcome tea at the Railway Hotel and a vote of 
thanks to the conductor terminated a very enjoyable afternoon. j 
October 24. — By the courtesy of the Essex Field Club the members of the 
Selborne Society were able to join in the Annual Fungus Foray in Epping Forest. 
Fortunately the afternoon was tree from rain, and the party met at Loughton, and 
under the guidance of Mr. B. G. Cole proceeded by way of Staples Pond and 
Loughton Camp to High Beach. Some ninety species of fungi were found. 
After high tea at the Kings Oak a most interesting meeting was held. Dr. 
M. C. Cooke read a paper on “ Edible Fungi,” introducing many personal reminis- 
cences of his early difficulties when starting the study of mycology half a century 
ago ; after which Mr. George Massee described the finds of the day and gave 
a highly instructive short lecture on “Some Points in the Life History of a 
Parasitic Fungus,” illustrating the various stages by coloured diagrams. After a 
short discussion the meeting adjourned and members walked to Loughton, thus 
pleasantly ending a delightful outing. 
SELBORNE SATURDAY AFTERNOONS. 
November 14. — Botanical Gallery, Natural History Museum, 'Cromwell Road. 
Assemble in the Central Hall at 2.30 p.m. Professor Boulger will give a 
Demonstration. 
November 28. — Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Gardens, S.W. ) Assemble at 
the main (temporary) entrance at 2.30 p.m., to meet Mrs. Myles. Admission 
6d. each. A competent guide will be in attendance to explain the architectural 
features of the building. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
W. A. Dutt. —Your plant appears to be merely fennel ( Fceniculuin vulgare). 
Frank Vine. - Vanessa polychloros , though far less common than the smaller 
V. urtica, is not uncommon, and seems rather on the increase. It is confined to 
the Eastern, Midland and Southern countifcs, and belongs rather to July and 
August. The larva feeds mostly on elm. Its market value would be very small. 
LETTERS RECEIVED. 
From J. Russell Larkly, W. Johnson, R. V. Harris, Mrs. Routledge, E. M. 
Sanderson, R. T. Nichol. 
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