224 AUTUMN WILD FLOWEBS. 



and are so abundant as to tint the fields with their 

 naked blossoms. The leaves appear in the spring, 

 when the seed-stalks may be found, but in September 

 the flower is in its glory. It is very poisonous, though 

 it has many medicinal properties. 



None of the crocuses can be said to be old English 

 wild flowers, though the purple Spring Crocus fre- 

 quently appears in meadows as if naturalized. The 

 Saffron Crocus may be found also in some localities, 

 and the Snowdrop has been found apparently wild. 

 The ragged leaves and yellow blossoms of the Eagwort 

 (Senecio Jacob&a) may be found until nearly the end of 

 September. 



