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whence he procured it, and soon found one of the 
same kind, entire, and of the size of a middling 
potatoe. Itis, I believe, what botanists call a 
‘tuberous root.? I broke off one of the knobs 
or buds, by which it was unequivocally ascer- 
tained to be of the same kind of that of which he 
ate a portion, and of which a piece was preserved. 
I planted the root which 1 found in my garden ; 
and perceive that its sprouts already begin to 
appear above ground; so that I flatter myself 
the ensuing seasons will develop its botanical 
character, The specimen which I send you, is 
a knob broken off from the main body of the 
root which I planted in my garden; and will, 
perhaps, at once, be recognised by you. If it 
should not, I hope ere long to exhibit the vege- 
table in its perfect state, and thereby obtain from 
your kindness its botanical name and character.” 
_KALMIA LATIFOLIA. 
ii BELIEVE shes. no narcotic effect ensues festa 
this shrub in any case where a moderate quantity 
is taken. Dr. ‘Osgood of Danvers informs me, 
that having chewed and swallowed five or six 
large leaves at once, he was xffected with head- 
