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(2) In Somerset and Wilts the neme is fre- 
quently. given to the common Daisy, Bellis 
perennis. 
(3) A correspondent at Bridgwater tells me 
that in that district the Field Scabious, Scabiosa 
arvensis, is known by this name as well as 
BACHELOR’S BUTTONS. 
(4) Several correspondents at Wembdon tell 
me the neme is in that district given to the 
Hollyheck, Althea rosea. 
5) Correspondents at Bridgwater and Ax- 
minster give it as a local name for the Mallow, 
Malva sylvestris. 
(6) The Headmaster of Pensford Schools tells 
me it is applied in that district to the Marsh 
Marigolé, Caliha palustris. 
(7) A covre po ident at Bishopswood gives it 
as a local name for the White Campion, Lychnis 
alba. 
(8) Buttercup, Ranunculus acris (North Cad- 
bury). 
(9) Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria Holostea 
(Iwerne Minster). 
BrntLy-o’-BuTTons. A correspondent at Leigh- 
on-Mendip gives this as a local name for the 
Marsh Merig: ld. Caltha palustris. 
Binty’s Burron. The Water Avens, Geum 
rivale (Durrington, Wilts). 
BINE Liniges. A name given in some parts of 
Dorset to the flowers of the Hedge Bindweed, 
Calystegia sepium, and of the Field Bindweed, 
Convolvul: s arvensis. See BELL-BIND. 
Birp CAGES. A name given by young people 
to Capsicums, because it is possible to strip off 
the red skin covering of the seed vessel and leave 
a net-work «f fibre surrounding the seed. Dr. 
Downes suggest; this name and practice apply 
rather to the Chinese Lantern Plant, Physalis. 
Birp Knor Grass. Common Knot Grass, 
Polygonum aviculare. 
Birps. The winged seeds of the Sycamore, 
Acer Pseudo-platanus, from the way in which they 
fly through the air. 
Birps’ BREAD. Biting Stonecrop, Sedum acre. 
The reason for the name is unknown. Dr. Prior 
says ‘‘ Apparently from no better reason than its 
appearance in blossom when young birds are 
hatched.’ The popular name in France has 
precisely the same meaning. 
Birnps’ BREAD AND CHEESE. Wood Sorrel, 
Oxalis Acetosella (Devon). 
BIRDS’ CHERRIES. A correspondent at Queen 
Camel tells me the Haws or fruits of the Hawthorn. 
Crateegus monogyna, are so called in that district. 
Birps’ Cxiaws. Bird’s-foot Trefoil, Lotus 
corniculatus (Axminster). ; 
