LIFE ABOUT OUR HOMES IN FALL 



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five leaflets. The latter are attached to a strong midrib, 

 which bears an odd-numbered leaflet at the end. A compound 

 leaf, which has the leaflets attached along a common stalk, 



FIG. 19. Box ELDER. 



, part of leaf; 6, seeds; c and d, staminate flowers; e, pistillate flowers. 

 All reduced. 



What plants do you find in the homes of your friends? 



