PREFACE vil 
One thing I insist upon: no matter how widely 
a naturalist may travel, or how extensive his know- 
ledge may be, he ought to know every inch of the 
ground of his own district, and be familiar with its 
flora and fauna. I should like to see a Young 
People’s Natural History Club formed in every. 
parish of our dear old country. Under wise 
guidance such clubs might be instrumental in 
making a thorough Nature survey of the whole 
land—“a consummation most devoutly to be 
wished.” 
I launch my effort with the desire that it may 
succeed in the uses for which it is intended, and with 
the hope of some degree of popular support. 
C. A. H. 
MEIKLERIGGS, 
PAISLEY. 
March, 1911. 
