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P. spinosa, L. Black-thorn, or Sloe. H. 92, B. 86. — 
F. Apr. May. S. 
Abundant along the river side, from Dundee to Inver- 
gowrie, generally covered with flowers in April, before many 
of the leaves appear. I have never seen the fruit (termed 
the Slae) ripen in this county. 
P. Paclus, L. Bird-Cherry. H. 92, B. 86. — F. May. T. 
( Cerasus , DC.) 
Balgay Wood, but undoubtedly planted. Around Glam- 
mis Castle, and in various woods, but perhaps in most cases 
introduced by the agency of man. 
P. Cerasus , L. Wild Cherry. H. 92, B. 86. — F. May, 
T. ( Cerasus avium, Moench. Prunus avium , L.) 
On the banks of the Tay at Ninewells, and other places on 
the coast. Woods of Balgay, Invergowrie, Baldovan, Glam- 
mis, &c., as well as in the Den of Airlie, and other similar 
inland situations. 
P. insititia, L. Wild Bullace-tree. H. 92, B. 86.— F. 
May. S. 
Found in the county by Mr G . Don, but it is questionable 
whether really indigenous. 
Spiraea, L. Dropwort, or Meadow-sweet. 
Br. sp. 3. F. 3. 
S. salicifolia, L. Willow-leaved Spirsea. H. 93, B. 87. 
— F. July. S. 
Mr G. Don gives this in his list, but without indicating 
any station. Near Kinaber, on the side of the Mill-lead , 
between the Mills and Marten’s Den, Mr A. Kerr. In 
plantations, but not wild, Mr A. Crocdl. 
S. Filipendula, L. Common Dropwort. PI. 93, B. 87. 
— F. June, July. P. 
On Will’s Braes, and Hare Craigs, frequent. 
Sea-coast at Dysart, Mr A. Bousie. Between Usan and 
the Den of Duninald, rare, Air A . Kerr. 
