Composite ifamil^. 



Noble Goldenrod. Solidago spedosa. 



Found during September growing in dry soil, near the woods often. 



The smooth, I'ound, single stalk varies from 3 to 6 feet in height. 

 Its color is a fine dark red. 



The leaf is long and narrow, and tapers at both ends ; its margin 

 is entire, the edge being a little rough, and the midrib is strong and 

 curving, and a trifle taut, which fulls the blade ; the texture is fine and 

 thick, and the surface is smooth. The color is yellow-green. The 

 leaves are set alternately upon the stalk. 



The stamens of the disc flowers are long; the rays 5 or 6 in num- 

 ber; full-toned yellow in color. The heads are rather large, and 

 are arranged in a large pyramid-shaped terminal spike. 



A strikingly handsome plant, with its strong red stems, which 

 color also tempers the green of its foliage into an excellent harmony with 

 the numerous flowers. Its manner of growth in circular settlements of 

 many plants together is a very individual trait. 



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