23. A 'dandy' weed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24. Named for a hawk . . . . . . . . 25. One for the devil . . . . . . . . . . References: Newcomb, L. 1977. Newcomb's Wildflower Guide. Co. Toronto. Peterson, R.T. and M. McKenny. 1968. Houghton Mifflin. Boston Roland, A.E. and E.C. Smith. 1969.

Halifax.

N.S. Museum.

ANSWERS TO FALL WILDFLOWERS QUIZ

15.

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Joe-pye—weed (Eupatorium maculatum) Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia serotina) Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

White Goldenrod (Solidago bicolor)

New England Aster (Aster novae—angliae) Pussy's-toes Everlasting (Antennaria canadensis) OX-eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara)

Sow-thistle (Sonchus s22.)

Lion's Paw (Prenanthes trifoliolata) Mouse-ear Hawkweed (Hieracium Pilosella) Fleabane (Erigeron SEE.)

Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) Cudweed (Gnaghalium SEE.)

Ragweed (Ambrosia SEE.)

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Beggar's Tick (Bidens $22.) Yarrow (Achillea lanulosa)

Chamomile (Anthemis SEE.)

Pineapple-weed (Matricaria matricarioides)

Thistle (Cirsium SEE.)

August-flower or Fall Dandelion (Leontodon autumnalis) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Hawkweed (Hieracium 522-)

Devil's Paint—brush (Hieracium aurantiacum)

(Note: in some cases there may be another correct answer not given here.)

Little, Brown and

A Field Guide to Wildflowers.

The Flora of Nova Scotia.