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grow in tufts, and one Cares stricta, is known as the tussock 

 sedge from this habit. That this plant is not the only tussock 

 former is proved by its absence from many regions where tus- 

 socks are found. Moreover, examination of such tussocks or 

 bogs show them to be composed partly of earth and their method 

 of origin is by no means settled. 



The photograph from which our illustration was made, 

 was taken near Marengo, McHenry County, Illinois, and com- 

 municated by Miss Florence M. Arthur of Joliet. 



FOOD FROM WILD PLANTS 



(Concluded.) 



RANUNCULACEAE. 

 Ranunculus iicaria. Lesser Celandine. Used as a pot- 

 herb in Europe. 



Cult ha palusiris. Marsh Marigold. Leaves used as a 

 potherb. 



Caltha leptosepala. Marsh Marigold. Used like the 

 preceding. 



MAGNOLIACEAE. 

 Illiciuni Floridanum. Anise Tree. Fruits used for 

 flavoring. 



ANONACEAE. 



Asimina triloba. Papaw. Fruit fragrant, sweet and 

 edible. Often called wild banana. Related to the tropical 

 custard apples. Improvement by culture probable. 



BERBERIDACEAE. 



Bcrbcris Canadensis. Barberry. Berries strongly acid. 

 Used like cranberries and in jelly making. The fruit of the 

 cultivated barberries may be used for the same purposes. 



Podophyllum peltatum. May Apple. Fruit edible, 

 sweet and well flavored, suggesting the guavas. Used for 



