FIELD MEETINGS 1914
SAUGHALL AND SHOTWICK 2 MAY 1914
Led by Messrs. A. A. Dallman and H. S. Marsh, the Society paid a visit to Saughall and Shotwick on May 2nd, and the following species were noted: - Water-violet Hottonia palustris, Fine-leaved Water-dropwort Oenanthe aquatica (= O. phellandrium), Broad-leaved Pondweed Potamogeton natans, Moschatel Adoxa moschatellina, Common Twayblade Neottia ovata (= Listera ovata), Kneiff's Hook-moss Drepanocladus aduncus (= Hypnum aduncum), Common Bladder-moss Physcomitrium pyriforme (in fruit). A second party, following the route by the road, recorded Sweet Violet Viola odorata, Field Mouse-ear Cerastium arvense, Hedge Bedstraw Galium album (= Galium mollugo), Almond Willow Salix triandra, Purple Willow Salix purpurea, and Wild Celery Apium graveolens. On the old river embankment, the Houndstongue was plentiful. About the old hall and quaint old church, lichens were abundant. Softly clothing the old tombstones were sombre patches of Melanelixia fuliginosa (= Parmelia fuliginosa), P. saxatilis, Rhizocarpon reductum (= R. confervoides), and Black Shields Tephromela atra var. atra (= Lecanora atra). On walls were Diploicia canescens (= Lecidea canescens), Verrucaria muralis, Candelariella vitellina f. vitellina (= Lecanora vitellina), Caloplaca sp, (= L. citrina), and Rinodina oleae (= L. exigua). Common Orange Lichen Xanthoria parietina (= Physcia parietina), P. tenella, and Lecanora varia were also prevalent.
Dr. Ellis found Mallow Rust Puccinia malvacearum and the Microbotryum tragopogonis-pratensis (Ustilago) in the heads of Goat's-beard Tragopogon pratensis (= T. minor) and, near Saughall Village, was noticed a fine example of the gall commonly known as ‘‘ Witches’-brooms.”
MORETON TO LEASOWE SATURDAY, MAY 23rd
Dr. W. A. Lee and Mr. W. R. Sibbald led a party over the ground from Moreton Station, working down to Leasowe Common, where the gradual advance of the Buttonweed Cotula coronopifolia was noted.
A number of sub-aquatic species were seen in the ditches, and Adder's-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum was discovered in quantity in a pasture field. The interesting plants occurring on the embankment were again observed, and on the return journey inland several instances of plants prone to haunt the abodes of mankind were noted. These included Shining Crane's-bill Geranium lucidum and Greater Periwinkle Vinca major, the latter being apparently a garden escape.
MELMERBY, CUMBERLAND MAY 29th to JUNE 1st
A Whitsuntide excursion was arranged to Melmerby, Cumberland under the leadership of the Rev. W. Wright Mason, B.A., Rector of Melmerby. A small party availed themselves of the opportunity to visit this interesting district, and the time at the disposal of the members proved too short to enable them to do-justice to the whole area, and the many attractions indicated by the leader. It was hoped that on another occasion a larger number of members would avail themselves of the excellent opportunity to become acquainted with a flora in some respects dissimilar to that found in the local district.
HILBRE SATURDAY, JUNE 6th
The President (Mr. A. A. Dallman, F.C.S.) led the members to Hilbre Island, where special attention was given to the study, collection, and preservation of Algae. The destination proved a rich habitat for these somewhat neglected species and considerable interest was awakened. The Phanerogamia -noted disclosed no species not, previously recorded.
LEGACY, NEAR LLANGOLLEN SATURDAY, JUNE 27th
Under the leadership of Mr. J. Thompson, F.L.S., a meeting was held, in conjunction with the Chester Society of Natural Science, at Legacy, near Llangollen., The route included lanes, footpaths and wide-spreading heath lands and, in addition to botanising, members were instructively shown various buildings of historical interest.
MARPLE SATURDAY, 11th JULY
Under the leadership of Mr. W. H. Halfpenny, the Society visited Marple, and again explored a moorland on which a number of characteristic Cryptogamia were discovered. Trailing St John's-wort Hypericum humifusum was found in quantity in the lanes and, on the marshy ground near the river, numerous sub-aquatic species were observed. The time allowed for the journey was barely sufficient to permit the members to examine the flora with the attention it deserved.
HESWALL THURSDAY, 16th JULY
Mr. F. Collins led a small party on an evening expedition from Heswall along the paths running parallel with the River Dee. The Great Reed Mace Typha latifolia was observed in quantity, while Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum (= S. ramosum) and Unbranched Bur-reed Sparganium emersum (= S. simplex) were noted in the ponds. The interest of the expedition was enhanced by the special facilities offered for the study of bird life.
AINSDALE SATURDAY, 28th JULY
Mr. J. A. Wheldon, F.L.S., acted as leader to a field meeting held at Ainsdale. Ample justice was done to the inland flora, and after refreshment, the party proceeded to examine the sandy ground near the shore, upon which Thorn-apple Datura stramonium was found in some quantity. Acquaintance was renewed with a number of species already chronicled from this delightful habitat.
SAUGHALL AND SHOTWICK 2 MAY 1914
Led by Messrs. A. A. Dallman and H. S. Marsh, the Society paid a visit to Saughall and Shotwick on May 2nd, and the following species were noted: - Water-violet Hottonia palustris, Fine-leaved Water-dropwort Oenanthe aquatica (= O. phellandrium), Broad-leaved Pondweed Potamogeton natans, Moschatel Adoxa moschatellina, Common Twayblade Neottia ovata (= Listera ovata), Kneiff's Hook-moss Drepanocladus aduncus (= Hypnum aduncum), Common Bladder-moss Physcomitrium pyriforme (in fruit). A second party, following the route by the road, recorded Sweet Violet Viola odorata, Field Mouse-ear Cerastium arvense, Hedge Bedstraw Galium album (= Galium mollugo), Almond Willow Salix triandra, Purple Willow Salix purpurea, and Wild Celery Apium graveolens. On the old river embankment, the Houndstongue was plentiful. About the old hall and quaint old church, lichens were abundant. Softly clothing the old tombstones were sombre patches of Melanelixia fuliginosa (= Parmelia fuliginosa), P. saxatilis, Rhizocarpon reductum (= R. confervoides), and Black Shields Tephromela atra var. atra (= Lecanora atra). On walls were Diploicia canescens (= Lecidea canescens), Verrucaria muralis, Candelariella vitellina f. vitellina (= Lecanora vitellina), Caloplaca sp, (= L. citrina), and Rinodina oleae (= L. exigua). Common Orange Lichen Xanthoria parietina (= Physcia parietina), P. tenella, and Lecanora varia were also prevalent.
Dr. Ellis found Mallow Rust Puccinia malvacearum and the Microbotryum tragopogonis-pratensis (Ustilago) in the heads of Goat's-beard Tragopogon pratensis (= T. minor) and, near Saughall Village, was noticed a fine example of the gall commonly known as ‘‘ Witches’-brooms.”
MORETON TO LEASOWE SATURDAY, MAY 23rd
Dr. W. A. Lee and Mr. W. R. Sibbald led a party over the ground from Moreton Station, working down to Leasowe Common, where the gradual advance of the Buttonweed Cotula coronopifolia was noted.
A number of sub-aquatic species were seen in the ditches, and Adder's-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum was discovered in quantity in a pasture field. The interesting plants occurring on the embankment were again observed, and on the return journey inland several instances of plants prone to haunt the abodes of mankind were noted. These included Shining Crane's-bill Geranium lucidum and Greater Periwinkle Vinca major, the latter being apparently a garden escape.
MELMERBY, CUMBERLAND MAY 29th to JUNE 1st
A Whitsuntide excursion was arranged to Melmerby, Cumberland under the leadership of the Rev. W. Wright Mason, B.A., Rector of Melmerby. A small party availed themselves of the opportunity to visit this interesting district, and the time at the disposal of the members proved too short to enable them to do-justice to the whole area, and the many attractions indicated by the leader. It was hoped that on another occasion a larger number of members would avail themselves of the excellent opportunity to become acquainted with a flora in some respects dissimilar to that found in the local district.
HILBRE SATURDAY, JUNE 6th
The President (Mr. A. A. Dallman, F.C.S.) led the members to Hilbre Island, where special attention was given to the study, collection, and preservation of Algae. The destination proved a rich habitat for these somewhat neglected species and considerable interest was awakened. The Phanerogamia -noted disclosed no species not, previously recorded.
LEGACY, NEAR LLANGOLLEN SATURDAY, JUNE 27th
Under the leadership of Mr. J. Thompson, F.L.S., a meeting was held, in conjunction with the Chester Society of Natural Science, at Legacy, near Llangollen., The route included lanes, footpaths and wide-spreading heath lands and, in addition to botanising, members were instructively shown various buildings of historical interest.
MARPLE SATURDAY, 11th JULY
Under the leadership of Mr. W. H. Halfpenny, the Society visited Marple, and again explored a moorland on which a number of characteristic Cryptogamia were discovered. Trailing St John's-wort Hypericum humifusum was found in quantity in the lanes and, on the marshy ground near the river, numerous sub-aquatic species were observed. The time allowed for the journey was barely sufficient to permit the members to examine the flora with the attention it deserved.
HESWALL THURSDAY, 16th JULY
Mr. F. Collins led a small party on an evening expedition from Heswall along the paths running parallel with the River Dee. The Great Reed Mace Typha latifolia was observed in quantity, while Branched Bur-reed Sparganium erectum (= S. ramosum) and Unbranched Bur-reed Sparganium emersum (= S. simplex) were noted in the ponds. The interest of the expedition was enhanced by the special facilities offered for the study of bird life.
AINSDALE SATURDAY, 28th JULY
Mr. J. A. Wheldon, F.L.S., acted as leader to a field meeting held at Ainsdale. Ample justice was done to the inland flora, and after refreshment, the party proceeded to examine the sandy ground near the shore, upon which Thorn-apple Datura stramonium was found in some quantity. Acquaintance was renewed with a number of species already chronicled from this delightful habitat.