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anthemums, Asters, Dahlias, Everlastings, etc. belonging 

 to this group are, for decorative purposes, indispensable. 



Eupatorium, L. 



E. cannabinum, L. Hemp Agrimony. Cainb Uisge, C. 

 Bank of stream, Ardskenish Glen. Per., September. This 

 is the only British representative of a large genus containing 

 about 400 species, chiefly American. 



Solidago, L. 



S. Virgaurea, L. Golden Rod. An t-Slat-Oir. Common 

 on dry, rocky hills about Uragaig. Per., August. 



Bellis, L. 



B. perennis, L. Common Daisy. Neoinean. Meadows 

 and pastures. One of the principal ingredients used in the 

 preparation of healing ointments. The leaves, and some- 

 times the upper portion of the root-stock, are eaten by rabbits 

 in winter time, but all animals avoid it when they can. 

 Per. Flowering nearly always. 



Aster, L. 



The species of the genus are numerous in North America, 

 some of which Michaelmas Daisies are popular late 

 autumn flowering plants. 



A. Tripolium, L. Sea Aster. Eoinean Sailean. Marine 

 turf, strand side. Per., September. 



Antennaria, Gaertn. 



A. dioica, Gaertn. Mountain Everlasting. Not un- 

 common, usually in dry situations. Per., May. 



G?iaphalium ) L. 



G. uliginosum, L. Marsh Cudweed. Cnamh Lus ; Luibh 

 a-Chait, C. Roadsides, Kiloran. Ann., August. 



