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seen only in their fruiting stages during the summer months, 

 but a few continue to bloom after spring has ended, and even 

 far into the summer. The Furze, which often commences to 

 flower during the first few weeks of the year, may be seen, still 

 in bloom, during July and early August ; and the Eyebright may 



The Milkwort. 



be found in flower even to the beginning of autumn. The Musk 

 Thistle, too, though its first flower-heads may be observed in May, 

 or, sometimes, even in April, will continue producing new flowers 

 well into October. 



A good many species are included in the present chapter, and 

 most of these, at least, will be easily identified by the descriptions 

 given. 



On almost all heaths and downs we may see the pretty little 



