Composite Jfamil?. 



White Goldenrod. SoUdago Ucolor. 



Silver-rod. 



Found in August and September growing in dry soil, often in 

 light shade. 



The stalk is noticeably erect, and usually single, of coarse fibre, 

 and rough to the touch ; 1 or 2 feet high Green. 



The leaf is narrow, and tapering to a point at both ends, with a, 

 sharp tip. The margin of the lower leaves is notched, the upper leaves 

 are entire. They sit close upon the stalk in alternate arrangement. 

 The color is a homely green. 



The rays are from 4 to 12 in number ; and cream colored, like the 

 disc flowers. The small heads are gathered in crowded groups, set in 

 the angles of the small, pale, upper leaves, forming a long club-shaped 

 spike. 



Sometimes the plant is slightly hairy, and occasionally the lower 

 leaves are oval in shape, and furnished with stems. The bloom begins 

 at the tip of the 823ike, whose gesture deserves the name of '' rod " 

 more nearly than its more graceful sisters. If not well-nourished the 

 blossoms are apt to be ragged, and dingy in color. 



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