A small reed [Juncus biglumis) with 

 flowers of the last three years. Note the 

 scanty growth of each year. Below : two 

 specimens of saxifrage [Saxifraga nivalis), 

 taken at a month's interval. To the right 

 the flower stalk has not reached above the 

 leaves, to the left it bears fruit. 



YELLOW-BLOSSOMED SAXIFRAGE [SAXIFRAllA FLAGELLARIS) WITH LONG THREAD-LIKE RCXNERS 

 WHICH CARRY SMALL SHOOTS AT THE END 



The specimen on the right was taken sixteen days before the one on the left, so that the rapid development 



of runners and flower is apparent. 



