73-2 
a beautiful madder color by transmitted light, an odor greatly like that of suge 
cane when the juices are slightly soured, an extremely astringent and bitteri; 
taste, and an acid reaction. 
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS.—At present we can only call attention a 
to this rubric under C. florida. The bitterness, however, of this species is | 
than its congener, while its astringency is greater, 
PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTION.—This species seems to act stronger 
heart than C. florzda, and to cause more cerebral congestion. 
DESCRIPTION OF PLATE 73. 
1. End ofa flowering branch, Binghamton, N. Y., June 2oth, 4885. 
2. Flower. 
3. Stigma. 
4. Fruit. 
(2 and 3 enlarged.) 
