COMPOUND FLOWERS. 



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string the outer florets by help of a needle and thread, 

 and after bringing the ends together, press them in a 

 book, to form a wreath, which retains its colour for a 

 long while. Recently expanded flowers should be chosen, 

 or their colour will fade. The juice of the flowers, 

 expressed and mixed with cold alum-water, may be 

 used in water-colour drawing. Rose-coloured, white 

 and dark purple varieties are commonly to be met with 

 in gardens, and the last are occasionally found in a wild 

 state. Fl. July, August; and, in turnip-fields, again 

 in October and November. Annual, or Biennial. 



c. CV'ANUS and c. CALcfTRAPA (Corn Blue-bottle and Star-TliixtUI. 

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