Than other streams in Surrey. This is at-
tributed to the sandy country through
the Wey flows in the beginning of
its course, and to the large quantities of
of sand which, after every heavy shower, are
washed into the river from the steep hills
near Godalming.”
Localities of the Plants. – From the
From the diversity of soil included in the foregoing
sketch, it is evident that many of our
rarer plants may be expected to be met
with. The Flora of the district will be
better elucidated under the three following
divisions –
The first division comprises the chalk and
adjoining strata of London clay and galt,
forming a large portion of the northern bound-
ary. This district is rich in Orchidaceae and
other calcareous plants. The extensive quarries
at Compton and Wanborough, will afford a
rich treat to the admirer of this beautiful
and interesting tribe of plants. Orchis py-
ramidalis, Gymnadenia conopsea, Listera
ovata, Aceras anthropophora and Herminium
Monorchis may be found in this locality
in the greatest profusion; Ophrys apifera
and O. muscifera more sparingly.
The following interesting plants are
found in this part of the district. On the
face of the quarries, Arabis hirsuta ; on the
sloping debris, Reseda lutea, Viola hirta,
Rhamnus catharticus, Anthyllis Vulneraria,
Hippocrepis comosa, Onobrychis sativa,
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