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F'lashlkjhts on Nature 



The whole flower-head then becomes very com- 

 pact, atul assumes a pink lint, so that it somewhat 

 resembles a strawberry, whence its ordinary name, 

 thouj^h, as a matter of fact, it is much more like 



a raspberry. Vou 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- 

 l)erry clover, on the other 

 hand, has chosen its home 

 in close-cropped pastures, 

 where its creepinjf habit 

 and low stature help to save 

 it from destruction. The 

 dry and hairy heads are 

 not relished by sheep, and 

 you will often see them left 

 uncropped where the nei^h- 

 bourin<f foliaj^e has been closely nibbled. Tiie 

 swollen calyx with its hairs also keeps off eg^- 

 layinjf enemies. In No. 16 we have an illustration 

 of one such fruitinj^ flower, cut open lengthwise, 



NO. 15. — STRAWIiKKkY Cl.ONKK, 

 ALL THE FRUIT INKLATKI). 



