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TREES AND FLOWERS OF 



(blue) 



(white) 



MONKSHOOD 



WINDFLOWER 



Monkshood (Aconitum). Monkshood is closely re- 

 lated to larkspur, but is found in much moister places, 

 though still seeking the open. The size and general 

 manner of growth of the two plants is similar, and 

 they both remain in bloom from early in July until at 

 least the end of August. The leaves of the monks- 

 hood are cleft like those of the larkspur, but the seg- 

 ments are somewhat broader. The flowers, dark blue 

 or purple in color, are irregular, but not in the same 

 manner. The spur is short and curved under, or even 

 entirely lacking. The upper part of the flower is 

 formed into a sort of a hood, which resembles the cowl 

 of a monk. 



Windflower {Anemone). The anemone is one of 

 the earlier-blooming flowers, and is usually gone by the 

 middle of the season. It occurs at all levels in the 

 Park, in moist and usually shady places. Most of the 

 leaves are grouped in a cluster on the ground. They 

 are cleft into wedge-shaped segments, usually three, 

 but in some varieties as many as seven, the ends of 

 which are lobed. The flowers are regular in outline, 

 but the number of parts varies from four to twenty. 

 There are several species of anemone, some with blue, 

 others with white flowers. 



