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not unknown that the best efforts of the florist are often anticipated in the \yoods. 

 I have three specimens of Cypripediuni candldum with two lips each, at the expense 

 of the sepals of course. Sanguiuaria Canadensis is widely variable in these ways. 

 1 have one with eighteen petals arranged in several rows, making a most beautiful 

 flower. On the other hand, the number of stamens is often forty or more. 



Pubescence in plants is due largely altogether ?) to conditions of growth'. 

 Thus in March I brought home Buuitnculus ahortiims and all the stems that grew 

 after its settlement in the house were of the variety micranthus . I have also Phlox, di- 

 varicata with smooth and evergreen leaves. It may be interesting to collectors to 

 know that Stellaria pubera grows here abundantly even in low ground. — Indianapo- 

 lis, Ind. 



Some plants new to the Floka of Jefferson County. — Mr. A. H. Young 

 and the writer have each published a partial list of the flora of Jefterson Co. in 

 the Rej^orts of the State Geological Survey for 1870 and 1874. Since that time 

 many plants have been added to those lists, the most intesting of which I wish to 

 record here. This spring has been one of wonderful vegetation, many species 

 of rare occurrence growing in unexampled abundance, and several having been 

 found never noted before. Early in the spring Anemone nemorosa, L. Avas found 

 growing in a little patch near the summit of a rocky bank along one of our brooks. 

 The little fellow had started modestly, for a dozen plants was all we could count 

 and the most careful search in the neighborhood revealed no others. Stylopliorum 

 diphyllum, Xutt. a few weeks ago covered acres with its yellow bloom and coarse 

 stems and leaves. Dentaria diphylla,Jj. was found in unusual abundance and beau- 

 ty. Last spring Draba verna, L. was found in considerable abundance, but no 

 specimens have been seen this season. liaphanus liaphanistrum, L. has been found 

 taking possession of some of our fields. Hibiscus Jloschevtus, L. and Trionum, L. 

 were both found last season. Two or three specimens of Waldsteinia fragarioides, 

 Tratt. wei'e found this spring at Clifty Falls. Amelanchier Canadensis, T. & G. was 

 filling the bare woods with its white blossoms early this season in a way to make 

 us suspact that it was not as nearly killed out as we feared. Ludwigia palustris, Ell. 

 was found in great abundance last season, along with Ammania humilis, Mx. Ziziu 

 integerrima, DC. was seen for the first time at Heart's Falls about the first of May 

 and seems to have established itself quite firmly. Symphoricarpus vulgaris, Mx. 

 grows, quite abundantly in one locality known as the Devil's Backbone. Viburnum 

 molle, Mx. is blooming profusely this spring. Valeriana pauciflora, Mx. is making 

 a greater display now than we have ever seen, covering a whole hillside wiih its 

 graceful stems and beautiful flowers. The beautiful and sAxowy Aster azureus , Lindl., 

 found sparinglj' in 1874, was obtained in abundance last season ; also A. Tradescanti, 

 L., A. miser, L., A. prenanthoides, Muhl. in great abundance, and A. Novoi-Anglice, 

 L. A fine patch of Brachychata cordata, T. & G. was found at Clifty Falls^and is a 

 beautiful and well marked species. Silphium trifoliatum, L. has been found spar- 

 ingly. Two new Hellanthi were found, H. tracheliifolius, Willd. and //. doronicoides. 

 Lam. A few specimens of Muhjedium acuminatum, DC. have been secured. It was 

 with considerable surprise that we found Chimaphila maculata, Ph., in the early 

 part of May, growing in a dense woods. Our Ericacea; are so few and far between 

 that any addition to the short list is quite an acquisition and is highly appreciated. 

 2Zcx ?»oiZi's, Gray, is abundant this spring. A single specimen of Flantago sparsi- 

 ^om. Mx. has been found, but more will undoubtedly be secured. Gerardia pur- 

 purea, L., was discovered in some out of the way fence corners. Phacelia bipinnat- 

 ifida, Mx. seems to be very uncertain in its growth. For two seasons I Avatched 

 closely for it and did not secure a single specimen, but this spring our hillsides 

 are fairly blue with it and Its presence may be perceived by the peculiar pungent 

 odor rising from it. Phyllantlms Carolinensis, Walt. Avas found in great abundance 

 last season. Comandra umbellata, Nutt. was found growing in a thicket this 

 spring. Quercus p)alustris, Du Roi. is common, and that mixed up species 

 Q. falcata, Mx. which stands between Q. nigra and Q. triloba and which has 



