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New England Aster. Aster Novce-AngUce. 



Found in September in moist fields and waysides. 



The strong stalk varies much in height (from 3 to 7 or 8 feet) ; 

 it branches somewhat at the summit and beai's many leaves, and is 

 hairy to the touch. In color green, or purplish. 



The leaf is lance-shaped, with a pointed tip, and a heart-shaped 

 base, an entire margin, and hairy surface. The color is a fine, cool 

 green. The leaves clasp the stalk closely, and are arranged alternatelj'^, 

 and near together. 



The disc flowers are yellow, inclining to purplish, gathered in a 

 large, noticeable tuft ; the ray flowers are large and long (15 to 20 in 

 number), of fine texture, and of a rich deep violet or almost royal 

 purple color. The cup is large, sticky, and its many tips turn abruptly 

 outward ; green in color. The heads are set on short, sometimes leafy, 

 stems in small terminal groups. 



A singularly handsome Aster, with a fine, free gesture, and admira- 

 ble color harmony. 



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