ASCLEPIADACE^E 



A clump of Orange Milkweed, found unexpectedly on 

 the open Commons, is a delightful surprise, for here is a 

 plant of which the graceful build and handsome flower- 

 clusters make one think of an old-fashioned garden. To 

 add to the picture, several Milkweed butterflies are usually 

 alighting or pausing on the showy flowers. 



From a part of this plant is obtained a valuable drug. 



Two other members of the Milkweed Family have been 

 reported. 



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