10 THE PLAN 



The crocus, lily, or narcissus (Fig. 4) will 

 represent the monocotyledons ; the primrose, 

 buttercup (Fig. i), or geranium may illustrate 

 the dicotyledons. 



All our trees and shrubs belong to the di- 

 cotyledons. There is only one exception the 

 butcher's broom (85). 1 



As the subject is so large we shall not be 

 able to classify the trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges, 

 rushes and weeds. Our wild flowers may chiefly 

 be studied in three ways: according to (i) the 

 season, (2) the situation, or (3) the structure. 

 I shall give some hints on each of these heads, 

 and follow the suggestions with a list of plants, 

 arranged somewhat on the lines which Linnaeus 

 adopted. This consists in noting the number 

 of stamens and pistils. But, as our plants 

 fall into families or orders, it will be found 

 necessary to blend the natural system with the 

 Linnean. 



The following Plan will show how the work 

 is arranged, and where to look for any given 

 subject : 



I. THE FLOWERS IN SEASON (p. 13). 



II. THE FLOWERS IN SITUATION (p. 16). 



(1) Hedgerows, banks, and ditches. 



(2) Meadows and fields. 



(3) Heaths, downs, and commons. 



(4) Woodlands and forests. 



(5) Marshes, fens, and bogs. 



(6) Lakes, ponds, and rivers. 



(7) The seashore and estuary. 



The numbers in parentheses refer to the list at the end. 



