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it is not uncommon, and grows luxuriantly, showing its ready adapt- 

 ability to culture here. 

 :: Daucus Carota L. Carrot. 



One of our most abundant and troublesome weeds, and capable of col- 

 lection on the largest scale. 



* Arabia racemosa L. Spikenard. 



This much-esteemed plant grows commonly, especially in the north. 



In the rich, forested, trap-rock soil hereabout, it grows luxuriantly, and 



demonstrates perfect natural conditions. 

 *Aralia nudieaulis L. Wild Sarsaparilla. 



Very abundant indeed in all dry woods, especially in the north. 

 Aralia hispida Vent. Bristly Sarsaparilla. 



Occasional and scarce throughout the State. 



* Panax quinquefolium L. Ginseng. 



This is now one of the rarest plants of the State, though it was once 

 rather frequent, as testified by our old people; another instance of the 

 extermination of a useful plant. The rich soil of our rocky woodlands 

 is admirably adapted to its cultivation, one of the most profitable of 

 agricultural operations. An illustrated brochure on the cultivation of 

 this plant has recently been published by our National Department of 

 Agriculture. Plainfield is the nearest point to Summit where it has 

 been collected. 



*Cornus florida L. Flowering Dogwood. 



This species, formerly official, is one of our most abundant shrubs or' 

 small trees, especially in the central and northern districts, and con- 

 tributes more than any other species to the beauty of our hedges and 

 forest borders in early May. 



Five other species of Cornus, whose 1 barks have been similarly used,, 

 are also common. 



♦SAMBUCUS CANADENSIS L. ELDEEBEREY. 



This is also very common, and in many places exceedingly abundant. 

 Its flowers are much more extensively exported than is generally sup- 

 posed, and they could be collected hereabout to good advantage. The 

 plant is much more poisonous than is generally supposed. Its proper- 

 ties are well worthy of investigation. 



VIBURNUM OPULUS L. OB AMP BARK. 



Occurs very sparingly in several localities in the north. In purchas- 

 ing Cramp Bark I have received the bark of another species, I believe 

 V. Dentatum L., which is very common throughout. 



* VIBURNUM PEUNIFOLIUM L. BLACK HAW. 



This is common and abundant everywhere, except in the south, where 

 it occurs frequently. The great variation in strength of this drug is 



