FLORA OF FORFARSHIRE. 
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Hedges and shrubberies, as at the Burn, Kinnaird, Guth- 
rie, &c.. Mr A. Croall. Likely in all cases planted. 
Qrd. III.-NYMPILZEACEiE, DC. 
Gen . Br. 2. F. 2. Sp. Br. 3. F. 2. 
Nymph^ea, L. White Water-Lily. 
B r. sp. 1. F. 1. 
N. alba , L. Great White Water-Lily. H. 10, B. 10.-*- 
F. June, July. P. 
In the lochs of Rescobie, Balgavies, Pitlyall, &c. 
The water-lily loves best the quiet lake, 
“ Crowning the depths as with the light serene 
Of a pure heart” — 
Yet it is occasionally found in running waters. 
“ Mark where transparent waters glide, 
Soft flowing o’er their tranquil bed — 
There, cradled in the dimpling tide, 
Nympkeea rests her lovely head. 
But, conscious of the earliest beam, 
She rises from her humid nest, 
And sees, reflected from the stream, 
The virgin whiteness of her breast. 
Till the bright day-star to the west 
Declines, in ocean’s surge to lave, 
Then, folded in her modest vest, 
She slumbers on the rocking wave.” 
Nuphar, Sm. Yellow Water-lily. 
Br. sp. 2. F. 1. 
N. lutea, Sm. Common Yellow Water-Lily. IT. 10. B. 
11. — F. June, July. P. (Nymphsea L .) 
In the lochs of Bescobie and Balgavies, frequent. 
Pools above the Bridge of Dun, Mr A. Croall. 
