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fragrant leaves without toothed edges, which slightly 

 remind one of the odor of anise, and are shiny and 

 well formed, but the flowers are not particularly at- 

 tractive. It yields a volatile 

 oil. I found this variety com- 

 mon in the '' Pines " of New 

 Jersey. It generally grows on 

 the edges of thickets in dry, 

 sandy soil. 



S. speciosa is not quite as 

 common as some of the other 

 varieties, but it is very hand- 

 some. It grows from three to 

 six feet high, has large, dark- 

 green, slightly toothed leaves, 

 and its ample panicle of bloom, 

 formed by a number of erect 

 flower stems (racemes), is bright 

 golden yellow. The little blos- 

 som when placed under the 

 glass shows five or more good- 

 sized yellow rays. The stem 

 of this variety is very stout 

 and smooth. 



These fourteen varieties are commonly met with 

 from Maine southward to the pine barrens of New 

 Jersey. It must be remembered that there are in all 



S. Csesia. 



