316 FLORA OF PRINCE CHARLES FORELAND. [Sess, ixxu. 
Ranvuneulus nivalis, Linn. On plains at south end of the 
Foreland; in full flower in August. 
Ranuneulus sulphureus, Sol. (R. altaicus, Laxm.). One of 
the common species. Specimens from Cape Cold and from 
near Vogel Hook. It grows luxuriantly in places to a 
height of over 15 inches, particularly on a mossy or peaty 
soil. Smaller specimens approach very closely to the last 
species, 
PAPAVERACEZ. 
Papaver radicatum, Rottb. (P. nudicaule, Linn.) A 
common species, often of luxuriant growth. Near Vogel 
Hook and on plains at south end of Foreland. 
CRUCIFERZ. 
Cardamine pratensis, Linn. A species represented by 
specimens from various places on the west coast. In full 
flower in August and September, the latest of any species 
on the Foreland. 
Drabs. Jn determining the species of this very variable 
genus I have followed Gelert, who reduces the Arctic forms 
to ten species, of which five are found in Spitsbergen. 
Draba alpina, Linn. Specimens from Cape Cold and 
vicinity, and from near Vogel Hook. In flower in July; in 
fruit in August. 
Draba alpina, Linn., var. A much smaller, densely 
cespitose form, with short and slender flower stalks. A 
little south of Vogel Hook on the west coast. 
Draba hirta, Linn. Near Vogel Hook; in flower in July. 
Draba arctica, J. Vahl. “From talus at foot of 1050 feet 
hill” at the southern end of the central range. In full 
flower in July. 
Cochlearia officinalis, Linn., var. greenlandica, Gelert. On 
west coast ; in flower and fruit in July. 
Cochlearia officinalis, Linn., var. oblongifolia, Gelert. Near 
Vogel Hook ; in flower and commencing to fruit towards the 
end of July. 
CARYOPHYLLACE. 
Silene acaulis, Linn. A very common species growing 
vigorously. Both white and purple varieties occur. Shores 
