Erigeron adhocensis Pl. IV · fig. 2 · col. mss.

Pl. I — observed

Tuesday last, in damp shade beneath the ­Quercus. The bloom unfurled at three-quarter past, as though startled by the bell.

— H. M.

Pl. II — on counter-motion

When pressed, the petals lean away. When released, they lean closer still. Vide the cursor; the specimen refuses to be pinned.

— field note

Pl. III — petal arithmetic

Twelve petals, counted thrice. As the section ­number ascends, the petal­count descends; this is the ­creature's nature.

I · 12 petals

Pl. IV — on quests, ad hoc

Every visit an improvised expedition. The lens drifts after the eye; the diorama tilts to refuse the gaze. Excellent.

— from the binding
vellum · Pl. ix

adhoc.quest fam. Asteraceae · auct. mss.

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