heae, as proposed by Endlicher, we have an assemblage of
discordant characters; we have plants associated, differing in the number
of their parts; we have some of comparatively simple roots associated
with others of decidedly complex organization; we have Rafflesia in which
highly complex female parts exist, associated with Sarcocoidalis, in
which these are very simple. But besides the objection of combining
discrepancies on the strength of one agreement, the establishment of
divisions upon such pretexts is objectionable in another point of view;
viz., that of making a transition of structure on one point, instead of
in several.

We might as well form into one division all the ternarily formed
Dicotyledons, and into another all those Monocotyledonous plants with
evident distinction between the calyx and corolla.

But in addition to reasons founded on structure, I have this theoretical
one, that it is as requisite that Endogens should establish a similar
relation with Acrogens; otherwise a gradation exists between the first
and third classes, and none between the second and third, between which,
gradations ought to be the more frequent.

As Rafflesia approaches Aristolochia, so does Sarcocodon, Taccaceae.

_23rd_.--Rawil Pendi. The country continues much the same to within five
or six miles of this place, viz. high raviny ground, well covered with
Mimosa, _Bheir_, etc.

Thence to Pendi, the country is open, bare, and much cultivated. From
high ground near Pendi a considerable tract is visible, consisting of low
ridges running nearly due south, interrupted here and there, and
apparently quite bare.

_24th_.--To Manikyala, distance nineteen miles, over an elevated country,
with not much cultivation; broken ground occurs here and there,
especially near the river Hoomook, now a small stream, the road winding
through Mimosa jungle. _Moacurra_, _Bheir_, Euonymus.

At a place about three miles from Manikyala, are the remains of a Serai
now in ruins. From this to Metope, the road extends over an open country
capable of cultivation, but neglected. Water in wells is thirty feet
perhaps below the surface: the country about Tope very bare of trees.

A curious low chain of sandstone rocks here occurs, and occasionally
protrudes in places from below the soil, seldom rising above five feet
and occasionally dilated into undulated tracts.

Drill husbandry, (i.e. seeds sown after the plough,) seems much in
practice here.