78 WILD FLOWERS 



the more so that it is to be seen when other 

 blossoms are scarce. The Wood Cranesbill 

 (Geranium sylvaticum), Plate IV., Fig. 4, 

 shows its purple-pink blooms on wooded 

 banks. Long spikes called ' cranes'-bills ' 

 appear after the flowers. Another little 

 cranesbill is to be found in meadows the 

 Dovesfoot Cranesbill ( Geranium molle). Except 

 that it is smaller, the figure of the one will 

 serve for the other. 



I shall conclude by mentioning a few 

 flowers which are to be sought on moors, 

 marshes, sea-coast, or other rough ground. 



Of these, one of the most universal is 

 the Yellow Tormentil (Potentilla sylvestris), 

 Plate III., Fig. 10. Growing on high, wild 

 land, it is very attractive amidst its unkindly 

 surroundings. Its roots have astringent 

 properties, and make a useful gargle in cases 

 of sore throat. The Marsh Marigold (Caltha 

 palustris), Plate IV., Fig. 6, flowers in April 

 and May, growing in wet places. The blooms 

 have a particularly fine shade of yellow, and 

 are often gathered for dyeing. 



Near the other, but later in the year, 

 we find the Marsh Forget-me-not (Myosotis 



