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flower but as a carminative its only virtue. 

 " Parson-in-the-pulpit " they call the wild Arum 

 in Great Britain. At Mentone, on the Riviera, 

 the flowers of one of the aroids {Arum arisa- 

 rum) are termed Capuccim', in allusion to the 

 brown-cowled brethren of a neighboring cloister. 



The bell-wort {Uvularia grandiflora), al- 

 though far from being a monstrosity, is another 

 plant that makes the most of its name. Un- 

 attractive, it is not hideous ; neither is it brazen, 

 like the Indian turnip. Instead of thrusting 

 itself forward and demanding attention, it is 

 rather graceful, hanging its head as if conscious 

 of its dingy yellow. Its smaller sister, the dark, 

 sessile-leaved bell-wort, is much prettier. On 

 account of its creeping, deep-rooting rhizome, it 

 should be avoided in the rock-garden, where it 

 soon becomes troublesome. 



In woods and on shaded hill-sides the rue 

 anemone ( Thalictrum anemonoides) is conspic- 

 uous a dainty plant, with delicate foliage, and 

 graceful white flowers assuming a blush tinge 

 in some localities. It increases under culture, 

 thriving both in shade and sunshine. A double 

 form, which is in cultivation, is said to be even 

 preferable to the common variety. 



Now the. shad-blow (Amelanchter Canaden- 

 sts) has lighted its chandeliers and silvered the 

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