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AMERICAN FORESTRY 



growth, and bearing a cluster of flaming red berries 

 weeks after the staminate flowered specimens have en- 

 tirely disappeared from sight. 



The solitary columbine found east of the Mississippi, 

 Aquilegia Canadensis, is a charming combination of light 

 yellow and coral red, an unusual blending of colors. The 

 form of the blossoms is light and graceful, and the entire 

 plant has a highly decorative value. It is easily trans- 

 planted, even when in full bloom, seeds freely, and the 



turbed in their native haunts. There is material for a 

 whole book on the protection of our native plants. But 



Photograph by Dr. R. W. Shufeldt. 



JACK IN THE PULPIT 



Flaunting its brilliantly marked flowers, this cousin to the cultivated calla 

 is well known and loved by all who roam the woods. 



seeds are always well matured which is not always the 

 case with seeds of native plants. If allowed to fall where 

 they ripen, other plants of blooming size will be ready 

 the next season. As a plant for a rockery or perennial 

 hedge, it is fine, and is certain to succeed with the most 

 amateur flower grower. 



These are only a few of the number which easily adapt 

 themselves to cultivation, and any flower lover who really 

 wants a fine collection of native plants can have them. 

 Many ferns will thrive if shaded and well watered through 

 the summer months. This is especially true of the stately 

 Osmundas. There are vines galore, as the Virginian 

 Creeper, Virgin's Bower and Bitter-Sweet. Spring blos- 

 soms usually go as quickly as they come, but there is a 

 perpetual succession of bloom if nature's calendar is 

 followed. Shy and rare plants should be left undis- 



Photograph by Dr. R. W. Shufeldt. 



SPRING BEAUTY 



Well named, with its beautiful carmine-penciled blossoms a veritable 

 delight to lovers of earliest spring flowers. 



many species are more than holding their own in the 

 woods and fields ; and among these we may be able to 

 select enough to form a choice bit of wild nature near 

 at hand. 



TREES 



BY THEODOSIA GARRISON 



Gray sky above a sombre earth. The hue 

 Of sorrow everywhere, yet I find ease 

 And new-born courage in the sight of you, 

 My trees. 



I who have watched you merry in the blue 



Spring dawns, and loud with Summer's hundred glees. 

 See you, still valiant, dare the tempest through 

 My trees. 



Give me your ancient message bold and true 



I come a child to very Wisdom's knees 

 Your strength, your fortitude. Oh, teach anew, 

 My trees. 



