A DESCRIPTION OF MY GARDEN in 



while in close cushions over sun-baked rocks grows 

 that lovely Scabiosa, Pterocephala, with its large heads 

 of pink flowers, shortly to be followed by such decora- 

 tive fluffy fruit. 



On the bog we now have the rich violet coloured 

 flower of Pinguicula vulgaris, especially interesting 

 owing to the sticky, insect-feeding propensities of its 

 light green leaves. 



By the water-side too, that late Primula, Poissoni, 

 is in flower. In crevices between the rocks, backed 

 by very poor gritty soil, from a flat spreading foundation 

 of silvery foliage, Potentilla nitida is throwing up its 

 pink flowers, while scrambling about in every odd 

 corner are the dainty pendulous bells of Campanula 

 pusilla, both white and blue, and close tufts of Camp, 

 garganica, as shown on page 57. 



On dry, sun-baked positions, the brilliant yellow 

 flowers of Cistus formosus, and the reddish purple ones 

 of C. purpureus, each with the characteristic purple 

 blotch at the base of their petals are seen, while on 

 sloping ground, in a moderately sunny place in moist 

 peaty soil, spreads the prostrate growth of Dryas 

 octopetala, spangled with its shaggy fruit. 



September with its cool nights and shorter days, 

 sees a considerable diminution of flower in the garden, 

 still, such things as Antirrhinum Asarina, trailing in 

 some hot position, are covered with creamy flowers 



