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THE YEGETABLE KINGDOM. 



7. ASTERACEJ; (Tussilago Farfara) Coltsfoot. 



(Helianthus annuus) Sunflower. 

 (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) . 

 Ox-eye Daisy. 



The members of this family have 

 a star-like inflorescence, as the 

 Sunflower, China Aster, &c. ; 

 the centre part or eye, being 

 composed of undeveloped florets, 

 is frequently, by cultivation, 

 almost lost, forming florets 

 which are added to the ray. 



Coltsfoot. Ox-eye Daisy. 



8. CAMPANULACE^J (Campanula rotundifolia) Hare-bell. 

 (Campanula media) Canterbury-bell. 



Comprise the various "Bells," 

 which form of inflorescence is 

 characteristic of the Corolliflorse. 

 There are about 500 species of 

 this order, the flowers of which 

 are for the most part of a blue 

 or purple colour; the Hare- 

 bell is also known as the " Blue- 

 bell of Scotland." 



