3io 
G. Claridge Druce. 
|Var. simplex Graebn. N. G. Danzic, N. F. 1. 362, 1896, with 
the type ( e. glandulosa) on the Southport dunes 59. 
Var. moniliformis (Meyer Chlor. Hann., p. 206, 1836, under 
Alsine nodosa) Lange. Meyer’s (l.c.) brief description is “ Kurz- 
blatterige, Blatter knorrige Miene.” Professor Graehner agreed to 
this determination, and Professor Massart pointed out the latter 
plant to the party growing in “ slacks ” on the Southport dunes, 
where it was abundant. [Mr. W. G. Travis shows ( Jonrn. Bot. 
270, 1911), that this variety affords an interesting instance of 
vegetative reproduction.] 
407. Sagina maritima Don. On the shingle at Blakeney, 
Norfolk, W. 
403 bis. Sagina glabra Fenzl. Verbr. Alsin. t. ad., p. 57. 
1833. S. repens Burnat in Gremli FI. Schweiz, ed. 3, 100. 
Spergula glabra Willd., Sp. PI. ii, 821, 1799. 5. saginoides All. 
FI. Ped. t. 64, 1785. >S. repens Zumagl. FI. Ped. ii, 286, 1864. 
Spergella glabra Reichb. Ic. FI. Germ, et Helv. t.ccii. f. 4964. This 
plant was noticed by the writer on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers 
88, by the large burn which descends from the Gentian rocks, and 
was, at first, a complete puzzle. It suggested a large-flowered 5. 
saginoides, or a creeping form of 5. subulata, or perhaps a penta- 
merous petaloid S. procumbens, but as fresh plants were found, 
one after another of these suggestions was dismissed as untenable 
The plants were in considerable quantity and in free flower on this 
hot sunny day, at a much later date (August 17th) than the writer 
had ever been on the hill. Dr. Ostenfeld became inclined to refer 
them to a hybrid of procumbens and saginoides, but the plants were 
fertile and commoner than either of the assumed parents. Professor 
Graehner agreed with the writer in assigning them to a distinct 
species. The plants occurred on an altitudinal range of from 1,200 
to 3,500 feet. Subsequent comparison leads the writer to refer 
them to the above species, which occur in “ prairies sablonneuse ” 
in the Alps of Switzerland, France, Italy and the Tyrol. The chief 
difference appears to be that in the Scottish plant the capsule is 
somewhat smaller. From 5. saginoides it may be known by its 
large flowers, though doubtless in herbaria it will be often found to 
represent that species. From 5. subulata its more creeping habit 
and more woody root stock will distinguish it. Owing to the 
difference in the capsule it may be worth while distinguishing the 
Scottish form from the Continental species as var. scotica. 
402. 5. nivalis Fries. In some plenty this year on Ben 
Lawers and with it plants which Dr. Ostenfeld considered to be 
nivalis x saginoides. 
403. 5. saginoides Dalla Torre. On Ben Lawers up to 3,800 
feet, but over flower. (S. glabra was in full blossom). 
411. Spergularia rupestris Lebel. Plentiful at the Lizard 1. 
421. Montia fontana L. (M. lamprosperma Cham.) Chew- 
brook Clough | 63, Ben Lawers 88, Killarney, f Kerry 2. 
421 bis. M. verna Necker. f Near Dunkeld 89, practically new 
to Scotland, but specimens from Fife 85 are in Herb. Ed in. Per- 
ranwell, Cornwall 1. 
424. Elatine hexandra DC. Looe Pool 1. 
479 bis .* Geranium Endressi Gay in Ann. Sci. Nat. Ser. i. t. 
xxvi, 228, 1832. This ornamental alien species from the West of 
