WILD FLOWERS. 
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ing species of wild flowers between the roots of the 
ferns ; this will add to their wild beauty, and at the same 
time tend greatly to preserve them in vigour of growth 
by keeping the soil moist. A choice must be made 
according to the aspect of the fernery and the height 
of the ferns near by which they are planted. Wood 
Anemone (Anemone nemorosa :), white tinged with 
purple, six or seven inches in height, damp soil. 
Pilewort (. Ranunculus ficaria), yellow, four to seven 
inches, any soil, but prefers damp. Common Fumitory 
(Fumaria officinalis ), purple, height varies, but rarely 
over ten inches, prefers well-drained soil Wallflower 
(Cheiranthus cheiri ), various shades, prefers old walls. 
Large-flowered Bitter Cress ( Cardamine amdra ), white, 
twelve inches, prefers wet soil. March Violet ( Viola 
palustris ), pale blue, stem creeping, wet soil. Sweet 
Violet ( Viola odorata ), purple or white, prefers banks. 
Yellow Pansy ( Viola lutea ), prefers exposed situations. 
Round-leaved Sundew (. Drosera rotimdifolia), fig. 13, 
flowers small, six inches, moist, mossy ground. Grass 
of Parnassus (. Parnassia palustris ), large, yellowish- 
white, eight to ten inches, wet soil. Greater Stitchwort 
