OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY. 805 



Gentiana, L. (Gentian.) 



G. crirvita, Froel. Low grounds. 



G. Andrewsii, Griseb, Damp grounds. 



Bartonia, Muhl. 



B. tenella, Muhl. Woods. (Leggett.) 

 Henyanthes, Tourn. (Buckbean.) 



M. trifoliata, L. Cranberry Pond. (Kensico.) 



Order 79.— APOCYNACIlffi. (Dogbane Tamfly.) 



Apocynum, Toum. (Indian Hemp.) 



A. androsoemifolium, L, Edges of thickets. 

 A. cannabinum, L. Not rare. 



Order 80.— ASGLEPIADACEiE. (Milkweed Family.) 



Asclepias, L. (Milkweed. Silkweed.) 

 A. Coruuti. Decaisne. Common. 

 A. phytolaccoides, Pursh. New Castle. 

 A. purpurascens, L. Copses and edges of woods. 

 A. variegata, L. Woods. 



A. quadrifolia, Jacq. Shady woods, frequent. 

 A. incarnata, L. Damp places. 

 A, tuberosa, L. Dry fields and road-sides. 

 A. verticillata, L. Not rare, 



Acerates, Ell. (Le Roy.) (Green Milkweed.) 

 A viridiflora, Ell. Not rare. 



Order 81.— OLEACEE. (Olive Family.) 



liigustrum, Toum. (Privet, or Prim.) 



L. vulgare, L, A graceful shrub, growing frequently without cultivation, used 

 for hedges. (Nat, Eu.) 



Fraxinus, L. 



F. Americana, L. (White Ash.) Throughout; a large tree used for ornamental 

 purposes. The wood is strong, is used for oars, and also for flooring. 



F. pubescens, Lam. (Red Ash.) A middle size tree, not common in these 

 limits. Sing Sing. (Dr. Fisher.) 



F. sambucifolia, Lam. (Black Ash.) Much used in the manufacture of stro^ 

 baskets. 



Order 82.— AEISTOLOGHIACEiE. (Birtliwort Family.) 



Asarum, Toum. (Wild Ginger.) 

 A. Canadense, L. White Plains. 



