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Barrie, near one of the cottages on the Links, but pro- 
bably not indigenous. 
R. crispus, L. Curled Dock. H. 285, B. 255. — F. June, 
August. P. 
The most common species, abundant by waysides and in 
waste places. The vernacular name “ Dockens ” is applied 
particularly, though not exclusively, to this species. 
R. aquaticus, L. Grainless Water Dock. H. 285, B. 
255. — F. July, August. P. 
Not uncommon throughout the county, particularly plenti- 
ful on the banks of the Dighty, Isla, and Esk. 
R. sanquineus , L. Bloody-veined Dock. H. 285, B. 255. 
— F. July. P. 
Den of Mains, but probably naturalized there. 
Near Carnoustie, Mr A. Croall. 
R. acutus , L. Sharp Dock. H. 286, B. 254. — F. July, 
August. P. (R. conglomeratus, Murr.) 
Marshy places frequent. 
R. obtusifolius, L. Broad-leaved Dock. H. 286, B. 255. 
— F. July, August. P. 
Waste ground common. 
R. palustris , Sm. Yellow Marsh Dock. H. 286, B. 
254. F. July. P. 
Mr G. Don gives this in his list, but does not specify any 
locality. 
R. Acetosa, L. Common Sorrel. H. 287, B. 256. — F. 
June, July. P. 
Abundant by waysides, in woods, and in waste places. 
The leaves have an agreeable acid taste, and are known here 
by the name of “ Sourocks .” 
R. Acetosella , L. Sheep’s Sorrel. H. 287, B. 256.- F. 
May, July. P. 
Plentiful upon dry banks, pastures, and walls. 
