Gillenia stipulacea. 75 
I venture this opinion, from an accurate examination of the speci- 
mens from which I made the figure. No. 2, the lower portion of the 
plant, evidently fits the above description of the supposed varie 
In all probability, the tendency of the leaves to become pinnatifid, - 
occasionally extends further: and I should not doubt, that when 
there exists such amorphous shapes.in the foliage, the whole plant 
would sometimes partake of the character of the lower leaves repre- 
sented in the plate. 
There is but little doubt that this plant is sufficiently hardy to 
endure transplanting; and it might readily be propagated, ‘ should = 
suppose, by a separation of the roots. It will be of some - consequence, 
however, in cultivating it, to bear in mind its natural soil, as: noticed : 
in the preceding page. Both this, and the other species of Gillenia, 
are important medicinal plants; and as one or the other is found, Jn | 
almost every state in the union, physicians and apothecaries in | 
country, would find it to ee hae ea to collect it , ” | 
well as for sale in the shops. w= 3 
MEDICAL PROPERTIES. = “© 
What has been said by Schoepf, Barton, and others ¥ ho 
quoted them, concerning the virtues and doses of Spirzea trifoliata, i is 
applicable to the G. stipulacea, for reasons above given. ‘The. ‘bark, 
of the root is used; and the roots should be collected 1 in Septamhing, 
