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Scirpus sylvaticus, L. Wet meadows, Southbridge, etc., not rare. 
Eriophorum alpinum, L. Many fine specimens of this interesting 
plant, some of them 16 inches tall, were found in a sphagnous 
meadow in Dudley, June 11, at an altitude of only 675 feet, in lati- 
tude 42° 3’ 45". This seems to be the southernmost known station 
for this species in North America, with the exception of one in Con- 
necticut (Willington), which is about ten miles farther south. 
Eriophorum vaginatum, L. Cedar swamp, Charlton, May 20 
(altitude 640 feet); also near the summit of Mount Monadnock, 
N. H., July 3 (altitude about 3150 feet). 
Eriophorum gracile, Koch (the type). Cool, wet meadows, South- 
bridge, Charlton, etc. In flower May ro, and fruiting the same 
month. 
Carex fusca, Al. Wet meadow near Quinebaug River, Dudley, 
June 11; Quaboag River marshes, Brookfield, June 18. The Brook- 
field specimens (which are referred by Mr. Fernald to this species) 
mature apparently about two weeks later than the others, and have 
the terminal spike entirely staminate. 
Carex arctata, Boott. Rich woods on east side of Hatchet Hill, 
Southbridge, May 21; rare. This station is about a quarter of a 
‘mile from Connecticut, in which state (as well as in Rhode Island) 
the plant has not been reported. 
Juncus Canadensis, var. coarctatus, Engelm. Wet woods, South- 
bridge, July 29 (altitude 600 feet); a very small form, with filiform 
stems (3 to 4 inches tall), and 1-4 few-flowered heads. This variety 
has been previously reported in the county only from Princeton, in 
which town I have collected it also. 
Luzula vernalis, DC. Rich moist woods, Southbridge (altitude 
about 500 feet), rare. Previously reported from Mount Wachusett, 
where I have also found it, growing with Panicum xanthophysum and 
Oryzopsis asperifolia, at an altitude of about 1975 feet. 
Goodyera repens, var. ophioides, Fernald. (G. repens of the 
Manual) Rich coniferous woods, Southbridge (altitude 660 feet). 
Corallorhiza innata, R. Br. Cool wet woods, Southbridge, May 
14 and 20. Only two stations, with one or two plants at each (alti- 
titudes 640 and 500 feet). 
— Polygonella articulata, Meisn. Dry sandy soil along railroads, 
Dudley and Douglas, Mass., Thompson, Conn., and Burrillville, R. I., 
ascending to 590 feet in Douglas. 
