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Glen, though it has been found in a few other places since 
its first discovery. The moss was named in honour of its 
discoverer, and is now known as Anodus Donianus. 
Amongst the other plants observed were Veronica mon- 
tana, a local and rare Perthshire plant, but one which 
grows in this glen in great profusion; Neottia nidus-avis, a 
curious pale-brown orchid; Paris quadrifolia; Botrychium 
lunaria; Caltha palustris var. Guerangerii; Stellaria 
nemorum ; Cardamine amara ; Chrysosplenium alterni- 
Joliurn; Epilobium angustifolium var. brachycarpum; 
Morchella esculenta; Dadaha quercina; Uredo confluens; 
Synchitrium mercurialis, &e., &c. A number of insects 
and shells were also observed, but not of sufficient rarity 
to demand special notice. 
May 31st. 
3. To Aberfeldy, Castle Menzies, and Weem. 
Going by train to Aberfeldy, the party crossed the Tay, 
and explored its north bank for a mile or two. Though noth¬ 
ing very remarkable was found here, yet there was a suffi¬ 
cient abundance of plants in flower to make the walk a 
pleasant one. The most interesting botanical feature was 
the immense profusion in which an introduced plant, a 
perennial Lupin with blue flowers (probably Lvpinus 
perennis), grew on an island in the Tay. (Another island 
below Aberfeldy was also noticed to be covered with it.) 
This Lupin has been known to grow here for more than 30 
years, and has spread down the river as far, at least, as 
Kinclaven. It has also established itself by the side of 
rivers in Kincardineshire, Aberdeenshire, and Inverness- 
shire, so that it has now a claim to be included as a well- 
established plant in the British Plora. At Aberfeldy it 
covers spaces 200 or 300 yards long by 20 broad, and being 
at present in full flower, presents a striking appearance. 
After exploring the river-bank for some distance, the 
party turned northwards towards Castle Menzies. In a 
small marsh opposite Weem the best “find” of the day 
was made. This was the Bladder Sedge ( Carex vesicaria J, 
which has been found in very few localities in Perthshire. 
Several good patches of it occur in this marsh. Along the 
approach to Castle Menzies the local Veronica montana 
was found to be common. After spending a little time 
looking at the interesting old Castle, the rocks on the hill 
above it were examined, but nothing strikingly rare was 
discovered. The beautiful view of Loch Tay was, how¬ 
ever, sufficient reward to those who ascended the hill. 
Descending by the pleasantly-situated Weem Hotel, the 
party returned to Aberfeldy. The thanks of the Society 
are due to Sir Robert Menzies, net only for his kindness 
in giving permission to explore the ground, but also for 
providing guides, who were most attentive to the party. 
June 14 th. 
4. To Abercairny. 
In this excursion, by the kind permission of Mr 
Drummond Moray, the woods of Abercairny were ex¬ 
plored. From the general appearance of these woods it 
was expected that they might prove te be rich botanical 
ground, but the result of the examination on Saturday 
shows that, though not altogether destitute of local plants, 
on the whole the flora is not particularly interesting. 
This is probably due to the dryness of the woods, and to 
the luxuriance of the trees. Amongst the rarer plants 
observed were Carex disticha, C. sylvatica, Chrysosplenium 
altemifolium, Veronica anagallis, Stellaria nemorum, &c. 
A pretty white variety of the Bed Campion fLychnis 
diurnaj was also noticed. A few insects were captured, 
the most interesting being a variety of Eulia ministrana. 
Jcne 28 th. 
5. To Ben Clionzie. 
This excursion was well attended, some members coming 
from a considerable distance to take part in it. Ben Chonzie 
(pronounced Chohnee, the ch being sounded as in loch) is a 
high mountain near the head of Glen Turret, and has a 
good reputation as a locality for alpine plants. The 
