2016 Southeastern Native Plant Seed List
In celebration of the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s 50th
anniversary this year, I thought it would be fitting to reflect on
the history and mission of the NCBG seed distribution pro-gram.
Since the Garden’s inception in 1966, NCBG staff has
been committed to the conservation and preservation of native
plant species and communities of both the state and region.
Former assistant garden director Ken Moore said that during
the early days of the Garden’s history, the staff was alarmed at
the number of wildflowers being dug from natural habitats for
replanting or selling. Not only does this activity threaten the
future of wild populations of native plants and the fauna that
depend on those species, but often plants that are dug from the
wild do not survive transplantation. So Ken, along with Ritchie
Bell (the first director of NCBG), Harry Phillips, and Rob
Gardner (both former NCBG curators) developed the concept
of “conservation through propagation” as an alternative to the
unethical collection of native plants. The conservation through
propagation program encourages the use of sustainably pro-duced
native plants by educating individuals and nurseries about
native plant propagation. The ultimate goal is to promote our
native species while ensuring that wild populations are not dam-aged
or lost to digging or overcollection.
The North Carolina Bo-tanical
Garden’s seed distri-bution
program was created
as a way to further promote
this concept by making seeds
of southeastern natives
available to nurseries, bo-tanical
gardens, garden clubs,
wildflower enthusiasts, and
home gardeners. Currently,
the NCBG seed distribution
program consists of two
main components, the Member’s Seed List and the Wildflower
of the Year program. The very first Member’s Seed List was
a short list of 12 species that was included in the winter 1978
newsletter. Initial offerings were mostly limited to perennials
but in subsequent years the list was expanded to include trees,
shrubs, carnivorous plants, grasses, and fern spores. Nowadays
we typically offer 50 species, many of which are not otherwise
available in the nursery trade, and distribute over 2,500 packets
each year.
The North Carolina Wildflower of the Year program, which
is a joint effort between the NC Botanical Garden and the
Garden Club of North Carolina, was started in 1982 as another
way to promote the propagation and use of native plants in the
home garden. Each year, a showy perennial native to North
Carolina is chosen and seeds of that species are given away free
of charge to interested gardeners. We distribute at least 3,500
brochures with Wildflower of the Year seed packets annually, so
over the course of the 34-year old program, we have distributed
nearly 120,000 seed packets amounting to well over two million
seeds!
Although much time and effort each year goes into collecting
and packaging seed for the Member’s Seed List and the Wild-flower
of the Year program, we also collect, clean, and store
seeds for in-house propagation to fill our plant sale and our
display gardens. Additionally, the seed distribution program is
responsible for filling special
seed requests from non-profits,
conservation organiza-tions,
local parks, and schools,
and also supports native plant
research by providing seed
to professors and graduate
students. For nearly 40 years,
the NCBG seed distribution
program has been promoting
native plant conservation, one
seed pack at a time.
Members of the Garden are entitled to eight free seed packets as a benefit of membership.
Thank you very much for supporting the Garden. A very special thank you also to our Seed Volunteers!
History of our Seed Program
—b5y Heather Summer, NCBG 0Seed Program Coordinator
A sign hanging in the Totten Center
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Storing Seeds—
 Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator until you are ready to sow.
Sowing—
Many species on our list germinate in 15 to 45 days.
 Sow as early as March or April, or anytime during the growing season, in plastic
pots filled with a commercial seed-starting mix.
 Place pot of sown seeds in a well-ventilated, warm spot with bright, indirect light.
 Protect pot from rain.
Watering—
Always water seeds by this method!
 Place entire pot in a shallow tray of water. When the soil mix surface is moist, re-move
pot from water and allow it to drain.
 Check pots daily to see if they need watering. They should not dry out or be kept
soggy.
 Monitor seeds regularly; this early stage is important to survival.
Transplanting Seedlings—
 Transplant seedlings into separate pots when they are large enough to handle (usually
after two or three pairs of true leaves emerge).
 Plant seedlings in their permanent garden locations after roots are established but
before they are potbound.
Fertilizing Seedlings—
 For more vigorous seedlings, fertilize with routine applications of an organic, water-soluble
fertilizer such as fish emulsion at 1/4 to 1/3 the recommended strength dur-ing
the active growing season.
Growing Native Plants from Seed
Seed Stratification—
Many stratified seeds germinate in about 30 days.
Some seeds from temperate regions must be stratified—that is, exposed to the equiva-lent
of winter conditions through a moist, cold period that provides the required pre-germination
treatment. Check the germination column in the list on the following pages
to see which seeds need stratification.
Here’s how it works:
 Sow them in a plastic pot on slightly moist commercial seed-starting mix.
 Place pot in a sealed plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 weeks. Time
refrigeration period so pots can be removed during the growing season.
 Take pots out of refrigerator, remove plastic bag, water as described above, and
place them in a warm, bright spot.
Alternatively, you may sow any seeds needing stratification in a pot in late fall or win-ter
and leave the pot outside. These are the very conditions that we seek to recreate in
the refrigerator!
In a pinch it is good to remember that many seeds will germinate at a lower percent-age
even if you ignore each and every one of the rules (except the one about keeping
them moist). Best of luck!
We’d love to hear from you!
What do you do with your seeds? How
successful have you been with germina-tion?
Are there any species that you’d
love to see offered (or offered again) on
the Members’ Seed List? Do you have
any thoughts or suggestions about the
amount or kind of information included
in the Seed List? We welcome you to
share your experiences, comments,
and suggestions by sending an email to
ncbgseedlist@unc.edu or by sending a note
along with your seed request.
North Carolina Botanical
Garden Seed Distribution Policy
The NC Botanical Garden distributes
seeds and plants within a 12-state region
of the Southeast, from the Mississippi
River to the Atlantic Ocean and from the
Gulf of Mexico north to Kentucky, West
Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. If you
live outside that area, Garden staff will
help you locate sources of ­native
seeds
within your geographic area. Visit our
website [ncbg.unc.edu] to see a list of
recommended sources of native plants.
Our goals are to reduce the risk of
new exotic plant invasions that impact
natural areas and to encourage the use
and appreciation of native plant seeds
from local sources. We hope that our
Seed Distribution Policy will result in
increased appreciation of your own
region’s unique local flora and that it
will nurture the growth of all regional
botanical and horticultural institutions
throughout the U.S.
Scientific Name / Common Name Family Habit Exposure Height Flower Color Bloom Time Moisture Germ. Comments
1 Amsonia ciliata
Sandhills Bluestar
Apocynaceae P sun 1–2' light blue spring dry–avg 2 Small perennial with delicate foliage and charming
blue flowers.
2 Aquilegia canadensis
Eastern Columbine
Ranunculaceae P sun–shade 2’ soft red
& yellow
spring avg 2 Long nectar spurs add interest; fresh flowers sweeten
a salad; 1987 NCWFOY.
3 Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed
Apocynaceae P sun 2–3' orange summer avg–dry 2 Sturdy milkweed with bright flowers ranging from
pale orange to deep red; 1985 NCWFOY.
4 Blephilia ciliata
Downy Wood Mint
Lamiaceae P sun-part
shade
1–2' purple summer avg–dry 2 Clump-forming mint similar in appearance to
Monarda; deer resistant; attracts pollinators.
5 Callicarpa americana
American Beauty-berry
Verbenaceae S sun 3–8' pink summer avg 1 Bright magenta berries persist after leaves drop; easy
to grow from seed.
6 Centrosema virginianum
Spurred Butterfly-pea
Fabaceae V sun to 12' lavender summer dry–avg 2, 3 Trailing herbaceous vine in the pea family; unusual
and easy to grow.
7 Chrysogonum virginianum
Green-and-gold
Asteraceae P part sun–
shade
to 1' yellow spring-summer
moist–dry 2 Great ground cover for a shady spot; blooms
throughout growing season.
8 Coreopsis auriculata
Lobed Tickseed
Asteraceae P sun–shade to 1' golden
yellow
spring avg 1 Vibrant flowers with toothed edges above low-growing
foliage; 1991 NCWFOY.
9 Cynoglossum virginianum
Wild Comfrey
Boraginaceae P part sun-shade
1–2' white to
pale blue
spring-early
summer
well-drained,
avg
2 Similar in appearance to cultivated comfrey; flowers
resemble forget-me-nots; plant covered with hairs.
10 Dionaea muscipula
Venus Flytrap
Droseraceae P sun 3–5" white summer moist 1, 4 Fascinating insect-eating plant; native only to the
Carolinas.
11 Eupatorium perfoliatum
Boneset
Asteraceae P sun 2-6' white fall avg–moist 2 Masses of white flowers on this upright perennial
attract butterflies in fall; 2003 NCWFOY.
12 Eutrochium fistulosum
Joe-pye-weed
Asteraceae P sun 5-8' mauve late
summer
moist–avg 2 Perennial of large stature; best butterfly plant
around.
13 Gaillardia pulchella
Common Blanket-flower
Asteraceae P sun 1' yellow-red
summer avg–dry 1 Long-blooming, short-lived perennial; re-seeds
readily; good cut flower.
14 Gillenia trifoliata
Mountain Indian-physic
Rosaceae P sun–
part shade
2–3' white to
pale pink
spring–
summer
well-drained,
avg
2 Lacy white flowers on loose panicles; red stems and
bronzy red fall foliage provide additional interest.
15 Heuchera americana
American Alumroot
Saxifragaceae P shade 1–2' dark pink spring avg 1, 4 Flowers insignificant; valued as an evergreen
foliage plant; 1999 NCWFOY.
16 Hibiscus coccineus
Scarlet Rose-mallow
Malvaceae P sun 6–8' red summer avg–moist 3 Easy-to-grow perennial with large red flowers and
interesting foliage; dramatic.
17 Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-ladies
Rubiaceae P sun-part
shade
1-4" pale blue spring-early
summer
moist-dry 2 Tiny blue flowers with yellow centers on delicate
stems are one of the earliest signs of spring.
18 Hypericum crux-andreae
St. Peter’s-wort
Clusiaceae S part sun 1–3' yellow summer-fall avg-moist 2 Upright, semi-evergreen shrub with interesting
lemon yellow flowers and attractive shedding bark.
19 Kosteletzkya virginica
Seashore-mallow
Malvaceae P sun 5–7' pink fall avg–moist 3 Many hibiscus-like, bright pink flowers; fast-growing;
1990 NCWFOY.
2016 Members’ Seed List
As a benefit of membership in the Botanical Garden Foundation, Inc., you may order eight free seed packets. See page 7 for ordering information.
Find photos of the plants on this Members’ Seed List: ncbg.unc.edu/seedlist
Scientific Name / Common Name Family Habit Exposure Height Flower Color Bloom Time Moisture Germ. Comments
20 Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal-flower
Campanulaceae P sun–shade 2–3' crimson
red
late
summer
avg–wet 1, 4 Striking red flowers; a hummingbird favorite;
1982–83 and 2001 NCWFOY.
21 Lobelia siphilitica
Great Blue Lobelia
Campanulaceae P sun–shade 2–3' blue fall avg–moist 1, 4 Long-blooming, blue flowers for a late-season
display; 1993 NCWFOY.
22 Manfreda virginica
Eastern False-aloe
Agavaceae P sun 1–3' bronze-green
summer avg–dry 1 Deciduous perennial with succulent, strap-like leaves
and very fragrant blooms.
23 Mimulus ringens
Allegheny Monkey-flower
Phrymaceae P sun–part
shade
2–4' lavender summer avg–wet 1, 4 Beautiful, two-lipped purple flowers; upright,
moisture-loving plant.
24 Monarda punctata
Eastern Horse-mint
Lamiaceae P full sun 2–2.5' cream/
pink
summer moist–dry 1 Unusual spotted flowers with pink-tipped bracts and
fragrant foliage.
25 Oenothera fruitcosa var. fruticosa
Southern Sundrops
Onagraceae P sun 1-2' yellow late
spring
avg–dry 1, 4 Floriferous perennial with large yellow flowers;
1989 NCWFOY.
26 Penstemon canescens
Eastern Gray Beardtongue
Plantaginaceae P sun–part
shade
2' pink late
spring
avg 1, 4 Pale pink tubular flowers bloom on multiple flower
spikes; a favorite.
27 Philadelphus inodorus
Appalachian Mock-orange
Hydrangeaceae S shade–
part sun
4–12' white spring avg–moist 2, 4 Medium-sized shrub that does well in the shade and
has large white flowers.
28 Piptochaetium avenaceum
Eastern Needlegras
Poaceae P sun–shade 1–3' black spring avg–dry 2 Low-growing, shade-tolerant grass with tall panicles
of dangling black seeds in spring.
29 Pluchea camphorata
Plowman’s-wort
Asteraceae P sun–part
shade
2–4' light pink fall avg–moist 2 An easy-to-grow pollinator plant; strong-smelling
foliage deters deer browsing.
30 Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Narrow-leaf Mountain-mint
Lamiaceae P sun 2–3' white summer moist–dry 1 Clusters of small white flowers attract insect
pollinators during the summer.
31 Rudbeckia triloba
Brown-eyed Susan
Asteraceae P sun 2–3' yellow fall avg–dry 1 This distinctive Rudbeckia features many flowers on
each upright stem.
32 Ruellia caroliniensis
Carolina Wild-petunia
Acanthaceae P sun–part
shade
1-2' lavender–
blue
summer avg–dry 2 Attractive tubular flowers; tolerant of dry conditions
but thrives in good soil and light shade.
33 Sabatia angularis
Rose-pink
Gentianaceae B sun–part
shade
1–2' pink summer avg–moist 5 Numerous star-shaped pink flowers with yellow
centers make this plant stand out.
34 Saccharum giganteum
Giant Plume Gras
Poaceae P sun 6–12' silvery
seeds
early fall avg–moist 2 Tall grass with peachy silver seeds; good native alter-native
to pampas grass.
35 Sarracenia spp.
Pitcher Plant
Sarraceniaceae P sun 1–3' various spring wet 2 Interesting mix of open-pollinated pitcher plants;
sow on moist peat moss.
36 Scutellaria ovata
Heart-leaf Skullcap
Lamiaceae P sun–
part shade
to 1.5' purple summer avg-dry 2 Lovely gray-green foliage; spreads by runners; likes
drier soils.
37 Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
Crasulaceae P sun–
part shade
1' cream spring avg-dry 2 Valuable groundcover for the shade garden. Attractive
star-shaped cream flowers begin blooming in May.
38 Silene virginica
Fire-pink
Caryophyllaceae P part sun–
shade
to 1' red spring avg 2 Beautiful star-shaped red flowers; prefers well-drained
soil; hummingbird-pollinated;
2015 NCWFOY.
39 Silphium asteriscus var. asteriscus
Starry Rosinweed
Asteraceae P sun 4–5' yellow late
summer
avg-dry 2 This robust sun-lover is a drought-tolerant pollinator
magnet.
Scientific Name / Common Name Family Habit Exposure Height Flower Color Bloom Time Moisture Germ. Comments
40 Sisyrinchium atlanticum
Atlantic Blue-eyed-gras
Iridaceae P sun–
part shade
to 1' blue spring-summer
well-drained,
avg-dry
2 Clumps of attractive blueish green grass-like leaves
produce numerous blue flowers with yellow centers.
41 Sorghastrum elliottii
Long-bristle Indian Gras
Poaceae P sun 4-6' dark
brown
fall avg–dry 2 Arching wands of seeds with long, shiny, jet-black
awns.
42 Stokesia laevis
Stokes’ Aster
Asteraceae P sun 1' blue summer avg–dry 2 Large, powder-blue flowers; interesting seedheads
and lance-shaped leaves.
43 Symphyotrichum grandiflorum
Large-flower American-aster
Asteraceae P sun 2-3' purple fall avg–dry 1 Striking when massed; tolerates sunny, lean sites;
boisterous purple flowers are attention-getters.
44 Symphyotrichum puniceum
Purple-stem American-aster
Asteraceae P sun 2-7' lavender fall avg-wet 1 Sturdy, upright perennial topped with masses of
lavender flowers in the fall.
45 Tiarella cordifolia var. collina
Foamflower
Saxifragaceae P shade 1' white spring avg 2 Masses of creamy white flowers on short spikes;
good groundcover; 1986 NCWFOY.
46 Trichostema dichotomum
Forked Bluecurls
Lamiaceae A sun 1.5' purple fall avg–dry 5 Delicate annual covered with small but elaborate
blue-purple flowers.
47 Veronicastrum virginicum
Culver’s-root
Plantaginaceae P sun–
part shade
3–5' white to
pink
summer avg–moist 1, 4 Elegant dark green, whorled foliage on a strongly
vertical stem.
48 Viburnum rafinesquianum
Downy Arrow-wood
Adoxaceae S shade–
part shade
5-8' white spring avg 6 Bunches of white flowers in spring followed by
purple fruits in summer; food source for birds.
49 Zephyranthes atamasca
Atamasco lily
Amaryllidaceae P sun–
part shade
1' white spring avg-wet 1 Large white flowers with green throat; slow from
seed; 2010 NCWFOY.
50 Zizia aurea
Common Golden Alexanders
Apiaceae P sun–
part shade
1–2' yellow spring avg–moist 2 Lacy yellow flowers in early spring; host plant for
black swallowtail butterfly; 2012 NCWFOY.
Legend and Notes Taxonomic references: Weakley, Alan S., Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States (working draft of 30 Nov 2012);
Kartesz, John T., A Synonymized Checklist of the Vascular Flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland (1994, Timber Press, Portland, OR).
   Germination Code: 1 – No pre-treatment necessary
Habit: Annual, Biennial, Perennial, Shrub, Tree, Vine 2 – Stratification required (see page 2)
Exposure: Sun indicates need for full sun; shade indicates need for shade to dappled sun. 3 – Soak seeds 8 hours in warm water before sowing
Height: Estimated; may vary depending on growing conditions. 4 – Do not cover these very fine seeds when sowing
Bloom Time: Accurate for Chapel Hill, NC 5 – Sow seeds directly in garden
(Zone 7–8, as determined by the Arbor Day Foundation in 2006). 6 – Seeds require 1 to 3 months of warm stratification, followed
Moisture: Refers to requirements for soil moisture.   by 1 to 3 months of cold stratification
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T-shirts printed with this illustration of Northern rattlesnake-master,
designed by Dot Wilbur-Brooks, are available for
purchase. Please stop by the Garden Shop next time you visit
the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
The NC Wildflower of the Year project is a cooperative conservation project of the North Carolina Botanical Garden
and the Garden Club of North Carolina, Inc. This annual project is now in its 35th year.
For a free copy of the 2016 North Carolina Wildflower of the Year brochure, containing a packet of Northen
rattlesnake-master seeds and growing instructions, check the appropriate box on the Seed Request Form on p. 7
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2016 North Carolina Wildflower of the Year: Northern rattlesnake-master
Northern rattlesnake-master, Eryngium yuccifolium, also
known as button snake-root, is an unusual prairie species native
to the eastern and central United States. With a basal clump
of leathery strap-like, blueish green leaves and a single upright
flowering stalk, this distinctive species more closely resembles a
yucca plant than its closest relatives in the carrot family (Apia-ceae).
Northern rattlesnake-master is a great garden plant for
the interesting form and texture provided by its leaves, flower
clusters, and seed heads.
In mid- to late-summer, a single stiff stem topped with
round, spikey flower clusters rises two to four feet from the
clump of yucca-like leaves. Each cluster is composed of many
small, tightly arranged flowers with white to pale green pet-als
and pointy bracts, giving the appearance of small, bristly
golf balls. The flowers attract a steady abundance of incredibly
diverse pollinators including native bees, wasps, flies, butterflies,
moths and beetles. Upon ripening in the fall, the seed heads
look nearly identical to the flower clusters except they are brown
in color. Both the flowers and persistent seed heads can be
interesting additions to cut flower arrangements, and the tough
leaves and flowers are fairly deer and rabbit resistant.
Northern rattlesnake-master has a long and interesting his-tory
of human use. Perhaps the earliest known use of this spe-cies
dates back 8,000 years, when prehistoric North Americans
used the fiber from its thick leaves to make shoes and sandals.
The common name of this species comes from early 18th
century accounts of Native Americans applying a root prepara-tion
to their hands and arms to protect them while handling
rattlesnakes and also brewing a root tea to use as rattlesnake
antivenin.
Northern rattlesnake-master occurs throughout North Caro-lina
along sandy roadsides, prairies, and open woods, and prefers
open, sunny sites with dry to average, well-drained soil. It will
become spindly in the shade and will decline rapidly if planted
in poorly drained soils. Given the right conditions, this species
will produce a sturdy taproot and become a tough, long-lived
drought-resistant perennial. Use Northern rattlesnake-master as
an accent plant or dramatic focal point in a sunny perennial bed
or pollinator garden with butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa),
black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta), and asters (Symphyotrichum
spp.).
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Seed Germination & Perennial Gardening References
Some of Our Favorite
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2002. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Armitage’s Native Plants for North American
Gardens, Allan Armitage. 2006. Timber
Press, Portland, OR.
The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable
Landscapes, Rick Darke. 2007. Timber
Press, Portland, OR.
Gardening with Native Plants of the South,
Sally Wasowski. 1994. Taylor Trade
Publishing, Lanham, MD.
Gardening with Native Wild Flowers, Samuel
B. Jones & Leonard E. Foote. 1990.
Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Growing and Propagating Showy ­Native
Woody
Plants, Richard Bir. 1992. University of
North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.
Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers, Harry
Phillips. 1985. University of North
Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.
Hartmann and Kester’s Plant Propagation:
Principles & Practices, Hudson Hart-mann,
Robert Geneve, Dale Kester,
Fred Davies. 2001. Prentice Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Herbaceous Perennial Plants, Allan Armitage.
1997. Stipes Publishing, Champaign,
IL.
Invasive Plants: Weeds of the Global Garden,
John Randall and Janet Marinelli,
eds. 1996. Brooklyn Botanic Garden,
Brooklyn, NY.
The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty
and Biodiversity in the Home Garden,
Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy. 2014.
Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Manual of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants,
Steven M. Still. 1994. Stipes Publishing,
Champaign, IL.
Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, Michael
A. Dirr. 1998. Stipes Publishing,
Champaign, IL.
Native Perennials, Nancy Beaubaire, ed.
1996. Brooklyn Botanic Garden,
Brooklyn, NY.
Native Plants of the Southeast: A
Comprehensive Guide to the Best 460 Species
for the Garden, Larry Mellichamp. 2014.
Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines, William
Cullina. 2002. Houghton Mifflin,
Boston.
The New England Wildflower Society Guide to
Growing & Propagating Wildflowers of the
US & Canada, William Cullina. 2000.
Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston.
Perennial Combinations, C. Colston Burrell.
1999. Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA.
The Reference Manual of Woody Plant
Propagation, Michael A. Dirr and Charles
W. Heuser Jr. 1987. Varsity Press,
Athens, GA.
Seed Germination Theory and Practice,
Norman C. Deno. 1993. Self-published:
139 Lenor Dr., State College, PA.
Seeds of Wildland Plants, James and Cheryl
Young. 1986. Timber Press, Portland,
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Seeds of Woody Plants in North America,
James and Cheryl Young. 1992. Di-oscorides
Press, Portland, OR.
Wildflowers—A Gardener’s Encyclopedia of,
C. Colston Burrell. 1997. Rodale Press,
Emmaus, PA.
Wyman’s Gardening Encyclopedia, Donald
Wyman. 1986. MacMillan Publishing,
New York.
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