Is your heart bursting with love?

These beautiful crimson flowers are called "Hearts-a-Bursting," sometimes adding the words "with love."  They are so named because there are four to five bright red seed capsules which, when opened, reveal four to five shiny red berries, which remain attached to the plant for several weeks.  You can't miss one inflorescence of this plant as you walk into the visitors center office.  Look for more behind the office.  This flower is sometimes also called Strawberry Bush.

 

One of fall's most beautiful blooms is the aster, and you may see several varieties as you travel the upper road at Reflection Riding, especially near the Squincy Bird Cabin.