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county, but in most, if not in all cases, it has likely been in- 
troduced through the agency of man. 
Corylus, L. Hazel-nut. 
Br. sp. 1. F. 1. 
C. Avellana, L. Common Hazel-nut. H. 327, B. 284. 
— F. March, April. T. 
Frequent by the sides of streams, and in hedges. 
Carpinus, L. Hornbeam. 
Br. sp. 1. F. 1 . 
C. Betulus, L. Hornbeam. H. 327, B. 284. — F. May. 
T. 
Woods and hedges, not common, and always planted, as 
near Brechin Castle, Woods of Dun, &c. Messrs Croall and 
Cruickskank. 
Ord. LXXIX.— MYRICE^E. 
Gen. Br. 1. F. 1. Sp. Br. 1. F. 1. 
Myrica, L. Gale. 
Br. sp. 1. F. 1. 
M. Gale , L. Sweet Gale, or Bog Myrtle. H. 328, B. 
282. — F. May, June. S. 
Marshy places. Abundant on the banks of Rescobie Lake, 
perfuming the air with its agreeable fragrance. Sterile and 
fertile catkins are sometimes found on the same, though ere- 
nerally on different plants. 
Ord. LXXX.— CONIFERS. 
Gen. Br. 3. F. 3. Sp. and v. Br. 0. F. 4. 
Pinus, L. Fir. 
Br. sp. 1 . F. 1. 
P. sylvestris i L. Scotch Fir. H. 329, B. 285. — F. May, 
June. T. 
