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Var. reniformis, Willis, is quite distinct aiul constant. Leaves very broad, 

 cordate, or prominently reniform ; frequently 4 to 5 inches wide, and an inch 

 from base to apex; sometimes with a deep, broad sinus at the apex, seldom 

 flowering; flowers subterranean, leaf-stalks 12 to 15 inches long, growing in 

 rich, damp, shady places. 



Var. cordata, Walt. Leaves ]n-ostrate, round, cordate, smooth or clothed 

 with soft hairs, small. Dry hills and open woodlands. (V. villosa and V. cor- 

 data, Walt, and V. sorosis, Willd.) 



Viola sagittata (Arrow-leaved Violet). 



9. V. palustris, L. (Meadow Violet, or Marsh Violet.) Leaves cordate, 



or kidney-shnpod. oliscurely crenate ; stipules broadly ovate, and acuminate. 

 Hhizomes creeping and scaly. Sepals ovate, obtuse. Petals small, pale blue; 

 spur short and blunt; peduncles longer than the leaves. I'lant 2 to 3 inches 

 high. June. 



Geogra/thr/. — Tops of White Mountains in New Hampshire, also mountains 

 of Colorado and Utah; identical with the Euroj)ean species. 



10. V. pedata, L. (Bird-foot Violet.) TiCaves pedate, smooth, .5-0-])arted, 

 lobes linear, lanceolate, obtuse or acute. 1-2-tootlied or .'i-lobed .at the apex, 

 tapering downwards, stipules Lacerated. Flowers large, ])alc-blue : petals 

 rounded at the extremities, l)eardle.'5s ; spur short ; stigma large, oliliquely 

 truncate ; be.ik oliscure. Scapes 2 to .") inches high, several from the same 

 root. May to June, 



