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Show FLOWERS IN THE SNOW Snowstorms during tho summoi months aro of frequent occurrences In tho Rocky Mountain t?g!oi nt nn elevation of 10.00C for inv.nnl sometimes covering the f i id depth of sevi-ral Inches. Tho flowers nt this 'Ip -n i.ro r. ually small, of dellcatj mi ind very beautiful, but lackint; ' finG-ranco. finG-ranco. Owing to tho absence ot lnoln turo in tho atmosphere freeing dots not affect vegetation at this altltudo ns It does nearer tho sea level. Tho flowers after having been completely covered with snow for a day will regain tholr former vigor aftor tho snow departs, although thoy will appear ap-pear slightly wilted for a few days after their snow bath. There Is a tiny little flower of four petals which follows tho receding snows far nhovo timber line, which Is usually about 11,500 feet above sea lovel, So closely does It follow tho melting snows that It Is often possible to stand on ono spot, pluck flowers with tho right hand and make snowballs with tho loft. On tho other band, during tho dead snow In tho big timber black with a very small flea. It is much smaller small-er than the domestic pest and does not attach Itself to antmnls Theso flenB make tholr appearance during a thaw and tho snow will look as If a giant had taken a fine mesh slovo nnd sifted soot over It. Thoy disappear disap-pear aB If by magic during freezing weather, to reappear when It moderates. moder-ates. New Kork Sun. i r |
