74. 
A. Goldieanum, Hook. ; this extends the southward range of the 
last named species, as given by Gray, Eaton and Davenport; 
Phegopteris hexagonoptera, Fee, and Botrychium Virginianum, 
Sw. We found Galium latifolium, Michx., and G. lanceolatum, 
Torrey; Galax aphylla, L.; Pyrularia oleifera, Gray; Oxyden- 
drum arboreum, DC., and fasciated flowers of Helenium autumnale, 
L.; Lobelia cardinalis, L. Two different forms of Astilbe decan- 
ara, Don., were obtained along the trail; one, the type of the 
species, with acuminate apices to the leaf-lobes, the other with 
blunt and crenate margins to the leaves, and shorter, smaller folli- 
cles. This latter is a new form to Dr. Gray and Mr. Watson. 
In rivulets half-way up grew Saxifraga erosa, Pursh., and 
Diphylleia cymosa, Michx., the latter very conspicuous because 
of its scarlet pedicels and blue-black fruit. 
To make this eventful week complete we went to the terminus 
of the railroad at Cranberry, where one of the most valuable iron 
mines of the country is located. It could hardly have been ex- 
pected to find such delightful accommodations as we here enjoyed, 
in a hotel under the charge of Philadelphia people and luxurious 
in its appointments and neatness, situated in a wild and beautiful 
valley. A peculiary hoary Verbena, fine specimens of Spiranthes 
graminea, Lindl., var. Walteri, Gray, and Solidago patula, Muhl., 
were found here, 
Returning from Cranberry to the Great Valley again at John- 
son City, we went by rail to Morristown, Tenn. From there a 
delightful ride along the valley of the French Broad, brought 
us at evening to Asheville, N.C. Along the river banks we 
saw for the first time since leaving the North the Buttonball, 
Sweet Gum, Ash-leaved Maple (Negundo aceroides), recognized 
Halesias growing quite abundantly, and noticed in the meadows 
the coarse Arundinaria monosperma, Vahi., with glossy cane- 
stalks. Asheville is a southern Bethlehem; standing on an 
elevated plain among low hills with the mountains encircling it in 
the distance, and the Swannanoa and French Broad Rivers at its 
feet; it affords delightful drives and boasts a breezy, sunny loca- 
tion. Along the Swannanoa grow magnificent oaks, Q. falcata, 
Michx., and Q. imbricaria, Michx.; here Leucothoé Catesbai, 
Gray, grew in profusion, and we admired its glossy foliage and 
