96 THE STORY OF MY ROCK GARDEN 



I learn from several growers that this Saxifrage 

 is sometimes a shy bloomer ; perhaps I am fortunate 

 in having a form which flowers fairly freely. 



In sunny places on the moraine, or in sharp gritty 

 soil, where its roots can find a cool moist medium 

 during the hot weather, Sax. oppositifolia is now opening 

 its purplish crimson flowers, and the variety splendens 

 is especially prolific with me, and at so early a time in 

 the year the rich colour of its flowers, on the dark green 

 carpet of trailing growths, is very acceptable. We 

 also have at this time quite a variety of small daffodils, 

 including that miniature form Narcissus minimus, 

 seldom rising more than three inches from the ground, 

 but perfect in every respect. Rather larger is N. Bulbo- 

 codium citrinus, the sulphur coloured hoop petticoat 

 daffodil, and N. cyclamineus, with its rich colour and 

 reflexed sepals. 



One of my favourites, however, is N. iriandrus albus, 

 so delightfully named " angels' tears," with its pale 

 cream flowers, rising from grass-like foliage. This 

 little daffodil makes a splendid companion to Bulbo- 

 codium vernum, the Spring meadow saffron, contrasting 

 well with the latter's rosy purple flowers, emerging 

 abruptly from the soil. Both of these bulbous plants 

 are easily accommodated, as to soil and position, and if 

 arranged in irregular drifts are very charming when in 

 flower I 



