Composite Jfainili?. 



Plume Goldenrod. Solidago juncea. 



Found in August and September, in grassy fields, growing to the 

 height of 2 or 3 feet. 



The graceful and elegant stalk is smooth, round, and shining. 

 Color, light yellow-green. 



The upper leaves are lance-shaped, long-pointed at either end, with 

 entire margins ; they spring from the stalk with a noticeable arch. 

 The lower leaves are larger, more nearly oval, lengthening to a margined 

 base or stem ; they are sometimes sparingly notched. In arrangement 

 alternate, with small leaves putting forth from the angles. Color, a 

 yellowish-green. 



The ray flowers are from 8 to 12 in number. The heads are 

 arranged, in little spires, along the upper sides of slender stems, which 

 form a long, spreading, curving plume. 



This is perhaps the handsomest of the clan in growth. It dries 

 well for winter decoration. 



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