Composite ifamil^. 



Wreath Goldenrod. SoUdago ccesia. 



Found, during September and October, growing in ricli woods or 

 on the borders of thickets. 



The very slender, curving, stalk varies from 10 to 18 inches, or 

 more, in height ; it often branches near the end, and is leafy all the 

 way ; smooth. Clear green in color. 



The leaf is long-oval in shape, tapering at both ends, with a sharp 

 tip ; it has a strong midrib, the margin is notched with sharp teeth, the 

 texture is thin, and surface smooth. Green in color. The arrangement 

 is alternate, the leaves being set on the stalk near together. 



The ray flowers, 4 or 5 in number, are small ; the little heads are 

 clustered upon the stalk in the angles of the leaves for a considerable 

 part of its length. The color is a pleasing yellow. 



These slender, swaying, golden wreaths of bloom love best a shady 

 wood road, though they bear transplanting into gardens fairly well. 



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