Xlviii PROCEEDINGS—PERTHSHIRE SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE. 
there, enjoying his favourite diversion of hunting. After examining 
the Castle, the photographers set to work to secure pictures of it and 
of some of the picturesque bits in the neighbourhood. The party 
then walked along the road to Pitroddie, botanising by the way. 
A number of interesting plants were got, but nothing of rarity, the 
only one worthy of special mention being Geranium lucidum . There 
was a good turn-out of members at this excursion.” 
3. June 24, Glenfarg to Bridge of Earn. This was one of the 
half-day excursions arranged for those who could not be absent for 
a whole Saturday. Mr. Barclay, who was the leader, reports as 
follows:— 
“ The walk from the station at Glenfarg to Bridge of Earn was 
very pleasant. The weather was delightful, and the glen, beautiful 
at all times, was at this season of the year seen at its very best. 
The flora was pretty thoroughly explored. Though not containing 
many plants which can be called rare, the vegetation is both rich 
and varied. The beautiful Lychnis viscaria , a rare plant in Scotland, 
is extremely abundant in Glenfarg, and was in full bloom. Other 
plants worthy of mention were Carex paludosa , Rosa pimpinellifolia , 
and the rare rose hybrid Rosa involutaL 
An excursion was arranged for July 15th to the Sma’ Glen and 
Auchnafree, but unfortunately there were not sufficient names sent 
in to justify the expense of the long drive. It is hoped that it may 
be possible to arrange this excursion for next season, as the upper 
part of Glenalmond is certainly worth examining. 
4. July 22, to Loch Leven. This being a half-day excursion, the 
party went by the afternoon train to Loch Leven Station. The loch 
had been visited a year previously, along with the Scottish Natural 
History Society, but, as there had been no opportunity on that 
occasion for visiting the Island and Castle, these were the chief 
objects of the present visit. The day was rather overcast, and the 
loch was therefore not looking its best, but the effect of the wooded 
islands from the water was pleasing. Unfortunately it was not 
possible to photograph the Castle Island from the boat, and on 
landing it was found impossible to get a good general view, owing 
to the thick foliage which surrounded the Castle. One or two near 
views, however, were obtained. In rowing to and from the Island 
a number of aquatic plants, chiefly Potomagetons , were collected, but 
none of special rarity. On these some of the commoner Mollusca 
were found. Mr. Menzies, who had remained on shore, botanised 
round the end of the loch. The only plants of interest which he 
found were Carex disticha and Elodea Canadensis. The last-named 
was found to be fairly abundant along the margin of the loch. 
5. July 29, to Ben Ledi. This excursion was arranged jointly 
with the Scottish Natural History Society, the members of which we 
are always pleased to meet in the field. Mr. Barclay sends the 
following notes:—“There was a large representation of the Edin¬ 
burgh Society, comprising both ladies and gentlemen, but the 
