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at all so common as is often supposed, as the name is given 
indiscriminately to other members of the same family 
which much resemble it, the form and appearance of the 
flowers of the Umbelliferae being generally very similar. 
Another example, for instance, is 
Chcerophyllum Anthriscus, a still more scarce plant in 
Scotland, but which here grows on the edge of the cliff 
between the stone table and the “ pulpit.” 
Valerianella olitoria, or Common Corn Salad, also on 
the edge of the cliffs. As its name would imply, it is said 
to make an excellent substitute for the garden lettuce. 
Dipsacus sylvestris, or Teasel. This singular plant, with 
its prickly stems,- which attain sometimes to a height of 
four or five feet, is very rare in Scotland, although 
common enough in the south of England, and it is difficult 
to say how it found its way to this locality. 
Lactuca virosa, a near relative of the lettuce of. our 
kitchen gardens, although wanting its succulent qualities. 
This plant may be considered a feature of Kinnoull Hill, 
because in Scotland it is rare, and, so far as I am aware, 
has not been recorded from further north than Perthshire. 
Verbascum Thapsus and Echium vulgare. These two 
showy plants, with their tall handsome rods, —the one of 
bright yellow, the other of blue flowers,—would probably 
before now, but for their secluded position, have fallen a 
prey to the transplanter. 
Antirrhinum majus, better known by its common name, 
“ Snapdragon.” This is another of the naturalised relics 
of cultivation, and is fast becoming very scarce. 
Origanum vulgare, Wild Marjoram, related to the Sweet 
Marjoram of our gardens. Rare in Scotland. 
Myosotis collina, a small low-growing member of the 
Eorget-me-not family. 
Allium vineale, Crow Garlic, sparingly found on the cliffs. 
Hesperis matronalis. This plant is found growing 
freely, although in a naturalised state, on the debris at the 
foot of the cliffs, as also on Moncreiffe Hill. This is a 
very noteworthy fact, as it contradicts the opinions of some 
of the most eminent botanical authorities. Per instance, 
Hooker, in the first edition ©f his Students' Flora, describes 
it as being “ an escape, not even naturalised,” although 
in the third edition he somewhat modifies this by saying, 
“ rarely if ever naturalised.” Bentham describes it as 
“probably only an outcast from gardens.” 
Agrimonia Eupatoria, Agrimony. Although apparently 
now extinct, it is recorded as far back as 1774 in Cant’s 
edition of Adamson's “ Muses Threnodie.” The editor 
says in a note, “ There are several officinal plants to be 
found on the face of Kinnoull Hill, among which are 
Agrimony.” 
In the neighbourhood of the “ pulpit” a group of plants 
may be examined. The first of these and the best is 
Viola hirta, Hairy Violet. This may readily be 
distinguished from the common Wood Violet, by its much 
larger aud broader leaves. In fact it approaches much 
nearer to, and is sometimes considered a mere variety of, 
the Sweet Violet. A little way off under a hedge are two 
plants—■ 
Sanicula europaea and Asperula odorata. The Woody 
Sanicle is common enough in the Highlands, but less so in 
the Lowlands. The other plant, better known by its 
popular name “Woodruff,” is interesting chiefly because 
being usually abundant in similar localities it is here 
confined to but an insignificant patch. 
In the woods proper, not much of special interest is to 
be found, but mention must be made of 
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea, or Cowberry, well known to the 
frequenter of the heather-clad mountains, but seldom met 
with in such localities as this. 
Linncea borealis is recorded in Hooker’s Flora Scotica as 
occurring on the “ Hill of Kinnoull, near Perth,” in 1821, 
but it must now have become quite extinct. 
Vinca minor , the Periwinkle, and Ligustrum vulgare, 
the Privet. I mention these two plants merely to warn 
against the possible notion that they are wild, both of them 
having been planted for ornamental purposes. 
Solatium Dulcamara, the Woody Nightshade. A scarce 
plant in Scotland. It used to grow sparingly near the top 
of the hill, but I am doubtful of its being still there. 
Leaving the woods, we may continue our search among 
the fields and hedgerows, and along the roadsides, and a 
new set of plants will probably reward us. In the fields 
which clothe the slopes above Barnhill we shall come 
across 
Ranunculus hirsutus, Hairy Ranunculus. An uncommon 
plant in Scotland. 
Lepidium campestre, Eield Cress. Scarce in Perthshire. 
Daucus carota, Wild Carrot. This plant is commonly 
found near the sea-shore, but is of much less frequent 
occurrence inland. The well-known thick fleshy root of 
the garden carrot is in the wild specimen represented only 
by a thin and slender one, which need by no means be 
hunted for its edible properties. 
Veronica Euxbaumii. Rare in this district. 
Also in the Barnhill neighbourhood we shall find 
Senecio Doria. This member of the Groundsel family is 
not includsd in the British flora, and therefore can only be 
allowed here as a relic of cultivation. 
Cynoglossum montanum, Green Houndstongue. In a 
thicket on the steep railway bank below the road just 
