Composite Jfamil?. 



Broad-leaved Aster. Aster moGn^opliylhis. 



Found in the woods in September, generally in upland regions. 



The single, very stout growing, stalk is between 1 and 2 feet in 

 height ; it is slightly rough to the touch. In color light green. 



The lowest leaves (generally 3 in number) are very conspicuous, 

 being especially large, and nearly round, with a heart-shaped base, and 

 a suddenly sharp tip ; Avith many ribs, and the margins prettily cut in 

 rounding scallops, with tiny sharp- teeth; these leaves are set on long 

 trough-like stems that clasp the stalk. The upper leaves become, very 

 abruptly, quite small ; with fine-pointed tips, entire, slightly and irregu- 

 larly notched margins, and showing only the midrib ; they are set on 

 very short stems, or, near the flowers, are placed immediately upon the 

 stalk. All the foliage is exceptionally thin in texture, and rough on 

 both surfaces ; the arrangement is alternate. The color is a fine gray- 

 toned green. 



The disc flower is small; yellow turning to brown ; the rays, 12 

 to 16 in number, are long and slender, of a very delicate texture, and 

 pale lilac (sometimes nearly white it is asserted) in color. The cup is 

 cylindrical, and slightly sticky, as are the foot-stems. The heads are 

 ari'anged in a loose, terminal cluster. 



An odor of camphor mingles with the sweet scent of these flowers, 

 and is distinctly perceptible at a distance. The decorative quality of 

 the leafage is of unique excellence. 



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