. Wild flowers and trees of Colorado. Botany. COLORADO WILD FLOWERS 29 finish their growth and mature their seeds before the hot, dry months of July and August. The limits of the present discussion do not permit any detailed account of these plants. Only three examples are chosen for illustration, the sand lily, prickly poppy and evening primrose, while at least fifty hand-. Fig. 29.—Snow Drifts in a Sub-alpine Forest These large drifts are located north-east of a ridge which serves as a protection from the heat of the sun. Many large drifts remain in the shelter of ridges or under trees well
. Wild flowers and trees of Colorado. Botany. COLORADO WILD FLOWERS 29 finish their growth and mature their seeds before the hot, dry months of July and August. The limits of the present discussion do not permit any detailed account of these plants. Only three examples are chosen for illustration, the sand lily, prickly poppy and evening primrose, while at least fifty hand-. Fig. 29.—Snow Drifts in a Sub-alpine Forest These large drifts are located north-east of a ridge which serves as a protection from the heat of the sun. Many large drifts remain in the shelter of ridges or under trees well into June and July. 'some and abundant flowers could be named. But it is worth while to call attention to the beauty of springtime on the plains so that those who can may make the most of this beauty. In addition to sand lilies and evening primroses there are milk vetches, multi-colored loco weeds and the^brilliant yellow buck beans (Thermopsis). Grotesque prickly pears and other cactuses, so abundant in many places, take on a brighter. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ramaley, Francis, 1870-1942. Boulder, A. A. Greenman
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