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7. In what sort of situation do the plants grow 



most abundantly? 



8. Did you ever see patches of leaves from which 



very few flowers develop? If so, how do 

 you account for it? 

 9. Make a diagram showing the way the petals 

 overlap in the bud. Is there any variation 

 in this respect? 



(B) Write a description of the Spring Beauty and 



illustrate it by drawing or drawings of leaf, 

 stem and flowers. 



(C) Read the chapter on The Spring Beauty on pages 



23 to 50 in Ten New England Blossoms and 

 their Insect Visitors. 



As flow'rets bent and closed by chilling night, 

 Soon as the sun his radiance hath bestowed, 

 Rise on their stems and opening hail the light; 

 Thus to my wearied breast fresh vigor ran. 



Dante. 



