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pulcher, and Gaylussacia dumosa, var. hirtella, There are seven 
ferns on our list,among them Woodwardia areolata. Although we 
found only its barren frond, we feel quite sure that no Oxoclea de- 
ceived us. The two can be discriminated when placed side by 
side; we saw no Preris aguilina. There were several Eguisetums, 
and a number of mosses and lichens. Nota single plant of the 
lily family presented itself. This seems peculiar. One might at 
least expect some Smilacina. Among the orchids, besides the 
“ragged” already mentioned, we had Gyrostachys precox, G. sim- 
plex and G. gracilis. 
I have spoken of the total absence of Liliacez. It is curious 
to notice this non-appearance of the commonest plants of the main 
land. Thus, there were no Lespedezas, Mcibomias, nor Baptistas. 
Not a specimen of Hibiscus Moscheutos was seen, nor any of the 
gentians, nor Sadéatias ; Gentianacee are represented by Lim- 
nanthemum and Menyanthes. Elatine Americana was abundant 
in and around Sands, Pond. Sagina procumbens formed verdant 
clumps about the little springs on the cliffs. Linum striatum was 
abundant in the swamps. I saw no true Geranium, but the family 
Geraniacee was represented by Oxalis corniculata var. stricta, and 
by /mpatiens biflora. Ampelopsis quinquefolia was so uncommon as 
to be called rare. Rhus radicans, while not so common as on the 
mainland, was far too abundant. Rhus venenata was not seen at 
all, though many localities seemed favorable for it. Polygala poly- 
gama, and P. viridescens were common. There were no Lupines 
nor Cassias, but Lathyrus maritimus throve on the southern cliffs, and 
we found also the genera Phaseolus, Medicago and Trifolium. 
Among the clovers was Ziifolium hybridum, now seen everywhere 
in New England. 
Rosacee were represented by Spirea tomentosa and S. salict- 
folia, Prunus maritima, several species of Rubus, Fragaria vesca, the 
usual weedy Potentillas, and Rosa Carolina. The last formed quite 
abundant copses. We saw no Saxifragacez, which seems a little — 
odd. I expected Parnassia at least. Myriophyllum pinnatum, was 
found in especially fine condition. Among Composite was the 
camphor-weed, Pluchea camphorata, growing with unusual vigor. 
To me it smells of anything but camphor. I was surprised to find — 
Cichorium Intybus well established. As a rule, it is somewhat — 
