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FLASHLIGHTS ON NATURE 



The whole flower-head then becomes very com- 

 pact, and assumes a pink tint, so that it somewhat 

 resembles a strawberry, whence its ordinary name, 

 though, as a matter of fact, it is much more like 



a raspberry. You will 

 observe that the beautiful 

 network on the bladder- 

 like head is closely covered 

 with numerous hairs, which 

 further help to protect the 

 pods from the attacks of 

 insects. 



The truth is, Dutch 

 clover is a denizen of rich 

 and lush meadows, where 

 it can take care of itself, 

 and for which alone it is 

 perfectly adapted. Straw- 

 berry clover, on the other 

 hand, has chosen its home 

 in close-cropped pastures, 

 where its creeping habit 

 and low stature help to save 

 it from destruction. The 

 dry and hairy heads are 



NO. I5.-STRAWBERRY CLOVER, 



ALL THE FRUIT INFLATED, you will often see them left 

 uncropped where the neigh- 



bouring foliage has been closely nibbled. The 

 swollen calyx with its hairs also keeps off egg- 

 laying enemies. In No. 16 we have an illustration 

 of one such fruiting flower, cut open lengthwise, 



