SYLVAN ONTARIO. 



la. Clematis Virginidna (L.). Virgin's Bower. Wild Clematis. 



A climbing or trailing shrub, common in low woods and along streams. 



The fruit with its white plumes is very showy in late summer, suggest 



ing one of the popular names " Old Man's Beard." 

 Ib. Clematis verticilldris (DC.). Whorled Clematis. 



Much less common than the last, and usually trailing over rocks, 



etc., rather than climbing. It is known to the botanist by its large 



purple flowers which, unlike the last, have small petals. The teeth of 



the leaflets are also less regular and acute. 

 2a. Magnolia acumindta (L.). Cucumber Tree. 



Rare and local in southern Ontario, but cultivated in various places. 



Named from the shape and size of the reddish fruit. 

 3a. Liriodendron tulipifera (L,). Tulip-tree. White- wood. 



A fine tree in south-western Ontario, and cultivated for its tulip-like 



flowers in various parts of the Province. 

 4a. Asimina triloba (Dunal). Papaw. Custard Apple. 



A small tree in moist soil in the south-western peninsula. The fruit 



is quite edible. 

 5a. Menispe'rmum Canade'nse (L.). Canada Moonseed. 



A woody climber growing along the streams. The petiole is often 



attached to the lower, surface of the blade, which is commonly lobed. 



Reported as abundant throughout the province, but I have not met 



with it in Muskoka. 

 6a. Berberis vulgdris (L.). Common Barberry. 



Escaped from gardens, but growing wild. Easily known by the thorny- 

 pointed teeth of the leaves. 

 7a. Helidnthemum Canadense (Michx.). Canadian Rock-rose. Frost- weed. 



A weed-like plant with somewhat woody stem and conspicuous bright 



yellow flowers. Found in dry soil, but not very common. 

 8a Hudsonia tomentosa (Nutt.). Beach Heather. 



A low heath-like shrub found on sandy shores in north-western 



Ontario and reported from Lake Erie. The very small pale leaves are 



shingled closely on the branches. 



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