RED CAMPION.

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A fairly common wild flower except most are a pale pink. It's unusual to find any that are such a brilliant red. I found these on a roadside embankment near a ditch which is the location where most wild flowers can be found. Thank God noone can get at them with their lawnmowers; however, if Environment Minister, Charlene Johnston, had her way, she would probably have them sprayed with herbicide. Great make-work project!! Yes, we still have a few "newfies " remaining, but it is lamentable when we find them in government office.

I am not a botanist, but depend on Dr. Peter Scott at the university for help in identifying the various species. He is not only graciously helpful but interested in my amateur photogtaphs. I've been picking his brains ever since I returned home. I want him to know how much this is appreciated.