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The Bloomtno of Cercis Canadensis in September. 



By D. M. Mottier. 



(Abstract.) 



A small tree of Cercis Canadensis, or common red bud, growing on 

 the campus of Indiana University was observed bearing many i)erfect 

 l)lossoms upon three or four of its larger branches, September 20. The 

 flowers were perfectly normal both as to structure and color. They re- 

 mained on the tree for about the same length of time as in the sirring. 

 No fruits M'ere formed however, 



