THE FLORA 121 



The varieties which have sprung from the Wild Pear (Craobh 

 Pheur Fhiadhain) are hardly leas numerous than in the 

 case of the Apple. The Quince (Cuinnse), Medlar (Meidil), 

 Service (Che6rais, C.), etc., bear edible fruit. 



P. Aria, Ehrh. Introduced. Kiloran woods. May. 



P. Aucuparia, Ehrh. Kowan ; Mountain Ash. Caora- 

 daorthainn ; Caorthann. One of our prettiest native trees, 

 adorned in early summer with cymes of white blossom and 

 later with clusters of scarlet fruit. June. Any part of 

 the tree was regarded in some parts of the Highlands as a 

 sovereign charm against enchantment and witchcraft. C. 



P. Mains, L. Apple-tree. Craobh Ubhal. One tree 

 growing naturally among whin bushes near Bealach-a- 

 Mhadaidh. June. 



Cratcegus L. 



C. Oxyacantha, L. Hawthorn ; May. Draighionn (geal). 

 Often seen in the vicinity of ruins. Used for hedges. 

 Sgeachag = Haw (fruit). May. Cultivated forms, in various 

 shades from white to scarlet, are numerous. 



SAXIFRAGACE^E (the Saxifrage family) 



Exotic genera include shrubs and trees, of which 

 Hydrangea, Escallonia, Deutzia, Mock Orange, are familiar 

 garden examples, thriving locally. 



Saxifraga, L. 



The varieties are numerous, and useful for rockeries, also 

 suitable for shady situations. " Highland " species are to be 

 found on the higher mountains of the northern isles. 



S. umbrosa, L. London Pride. (Cal Phkruig.) Intro- 

 duced. Per., June. A Continental plant which, by long 

 cultivation, has become established in this country. 



