Title: earliest spring wild flowers
Creators: Walt Whitman, Unknown, Richard E. Labar
Date: Around 1881
Whitman Archive ID: loc.03419
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bloodroot, arbutus, pepaticas, violets,—the g — h cultivated hyacinths, callas, azaleas, roses.
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FOR the benefit of those who are studying Botany, we publish through the kindness of Prof. Groff, the following list of spring flowers with their scientific names:
All in the above list can be found within a few days. For localities, consult the Botanies.