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were found with two and three from one root. One of
these had the old flower stalk remaining -- 3 plants from the
same root, two with buds. One had 3 plants and all
with buds. From the top of the hill we could see the
railroad some distance south of us. Our path soon stopped
and we were obliged to pick our way along a newly plowed
field. This was very disagreeable, but we soon found a
path leading through a thicket which brought us close to a 
house. Here we asked our way. We were directed to a path
which led directly to Loch Raven. Soon L. R. was in sight.
We had but a short distance to go when we made two most
interesting findings. Viola <s>rostrata</s> tricolor var. and Solea concolor.
The violet grew in several immense patches. The flowers
were small, sky blue almost white. The plants were about
6 in. high beautiful leafy stemmed, the stipules being beautifully
cut-fringed. The Solea grew on the side of  a hill. Fully
50 of these interesting plants were seen. Close to the
road were several plants of Lithospermum canescens.
We now reached the road leading to the gate house.
How beautifully decorated were the rocks with the
        