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The Fascination of Flowers 



[ A ] QUEEN ANNE'S LACE These flowers, grouped in lacy, geometric designs, 

 seem especially suited for decorations in "modern" settings. 



[ B ] GOLDENROD The different kinds of goldenrod vary somewhat in form, 

 but all are easily recognized by their masses of small golden flowers. 



[ C ] WILD ASTERS This beautiful fall flower is sometimes called "Michaelmas 

 dais/' because it blooms near Michaelmas Day. 



[ D ] SWAMP SUNFLOWER Because its leaves were once used for making snuff, 

 this plant is known also as "sneezeweed." 



are buds with the inmost few still covered with the green spear 

 points of their bracts, or specialized leaves. 



Sunflower Myths: Children who have not had a chance to observe 

 sunflowers may be interested to know if it is true that these blos- 

 soms twist on their stems in order to face the sun all day. This 



