Ibeatb family. 



Pale Laurel. Kalmia glauca. 



Found in cold bogs and swamps, during June. 



THs shrub is between 1 and 2 feet in height ; it is woody-fibred, 

 hard and firm, with a thin, close bark. The branches are curious in 

 growth, being formed of short sections that are two-edged and somewhat 

 flat ; these sections are placed alternately and at right angles to each 

 other. The color is a dark rich brown. 



The leaf is oblong, with a blunt tip, and a noticeably roUed-under 

 edge ; the surface is glossy above, and the texture is tough. It is ever- 

 green, dark above and whitey-green underneath, the midrib being 

 yellowish. The leaves grow in pairs, upon very short stems that spring 

 from the section-joints, at right angles to each other. 



The flower is small, similar to the Mountain Laurel ; of a clear light 

 ci'imson color, with dark-tipped stamens. The blossoms are set on dull 

 crimson-red stems, and arranged in terminal groups. 



This is rather rare, and not easy to become acquainted with owing 

 to its preference for swamp holes. The tiny seed-pods on their thread 

 stems are very pretty. 



