Dogwood Fall. . . (Cornus florida) It's hard not to notice the strikingly scarlet clusters
of fruits (drupes). More sublte is the signature 4-part form of the flower buds, ready
and in place for next spring. (top left of photo)

Butterfly Weed, seed pods!

Flowering Witch Hazel

Ironweed, color of Fall

(Photograph was made Friday, the 18th of October, 2002)