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are characterised by astringent and aromatic properties. 

 Most of the garden Pelargoniums (Geraniums) in existence 

 to-day have sprung from a few insignificant - flowered 

 South African species introduced to this country about two 

 hundred years ago. K"o other class of plants has more 

 richly rewarded the labours of the hybridist and plant- 

 breeder. The varieties thus raised are numberless, and 

 unsurpassed as greenhouse and window plants. 



Geranium, L. 



G. sanguineum, L. Bloody Crane's-bill. Creachlach 

 Dearg, C. Recorded by Mr Grieve. 



G. sylvaticum, L. Wood Geranium. Recorded by 

 Mr Grieve. 



G. pratense, L. Wood, Cnoc-na-Pairce, Scalasaig, Per., 

 July. 



G. molle, L. Dove's-foot; Crane's-bill. Uncultivated 

 hillocks, Learga-bheag ; rather common. Ann. or Bi., 

 May. 



G. dissectum, L. Cut-leaved Crane's-bill. Sandy ground 

 near the shore ; not uncommon. Ann. or Bi., June. 



G. columbinum, L. Recorded by Mr Miller. 



G. Eobertianum, L. Herb Robert. Luibh-na-Maclan. 

 On shingly shores and various other situations. Ann. or 

 Bi., June. This species and G. sanguineum were held in 

 great repute by Highlanders on account of their astringent 

 and vulnerary properties, C. 



Erodium, L'Herit 



E. cicutarium, L'Herit. Stork's - bill. An Rudh. 

 Common in dry, sandy situations near the shore. A 

 pretty reddish brown (magenta) but fading dye is 

 said to be obtained from the tap-root. Ann. or Bi.,. 



August. 



