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leaves to the stem of the lobelias produces such an 
alteration in their appearance that a casual observer 
would not regard L. Stuhlmanni and L. Deckenii as 
closely related plants. 
On Ruwenzori, Kilimanjaro, and Kenia the giant lobe¬ 
lias may l)e seen in hundreds in the moss-covered 
swampy ground and resemble “ monuments in a ceme¬ 
tery ” (Johnston). 
It is reasonable to hope that in due time a good trans¬ 
port road will be made from Nairobi to Mount Kenia, 
and motor trips to Kenia, including excursions to the 
bamboo forest, the groundsel and lobelia grounds, and 
the glaciers, will be an additional attraction to those 
wlio visit tlie new colony. 
Jolinston, Sir H. 
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