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778. LARGE-LEAVED ASTER 



ASTER MACROPHYLLUS L. 



Not at all common ; a few plants found in the damp shaded 

 woods near the lake, near Overmyer's. In blossom October 11, 

 1900. 



779. SKY-BLUE ASTER 



ASTER AZUREUS Lindl. 



Quite common on dry hillsides on both sides of the lake, and 

 along the railroad. In flower on the bank by Murray's, September 

 20. September 29, found between Kreutzberger's pier and the 

 depot pier, and by Lakeview Hotel. A very beautiful species. 

 In flower quite late (November 13) along the railroad, 1904. Al- 

 though not so large as some of our asters, this, with its graceful 

 habit and delicate coloring, is one of the most attractive asters we 

 have. 



780. COMMON BLUE WOOD ASTER 



ASTER CORMFOLIUS L. 



Very abundant in places, in dry open woodlands on each side 

 of the lake; on September 28, 1900, the base of Long Point was 

 nearly blue-white from a little distance, due to the abundance of 

 these asters. October 9, plenty on the east and southeast side 

 of the lake in wooded places. One of the commonest and prettiest 

 of our species. The flowers, though rather small, are borne in such 

 abundance that the plant makes considerable display. In freshly 

 opened flowers the disk flowers are yellow, but they soon turn to 

 purple. Although the flowers are quite firm they wither quickly on 

 being cut, so that they are much better admired on the stalk. Some 

 dwarf plants only four inches high, but perfect and in blossom, 

 were collected on the east side. Noted in flower from August 3 to 

 October 28. 



781. LATE PURPLE ASTER 



ASTER PATENS Ait. 



Not at all abundant, but well scattered in favorable situations. 

 It grows best in rather moist open ground. Found south of Win- 

 field's in front of the Assembly grounds, and in other low places. 

 Found also near shore on the depot grounds, on the springy flat 

 south of the lake near Overmyer's and by the green boathouse. 

 One of the largest and most attractive of our asters, and nowhere 

 very common. Well worthy of cultivation, especially in nooks of 

 wild gardens. First noted in blossom as early as August 19, a 

 rather uncommonly early date; remaining in bloom until October 

 2. Often continues blooming until after light frosts. 



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