THE BOTANY OF BERMUDA. 85 



last century, by M. Tlieodore Godet, who resided on Godet's Island, 

 near Salt Kettle. (J. H. D.) Now common. 



Senecio vulgaris^ Linn. Groundsel. 

 A weed. 



S. mikanoides, Otto. Italian ivy of gardeners. 

 A climbing species quite naturalized in some gardens. 



Dahlia superfluaj Ait. 



Dahlias of poor quality are occasionally found in gardens. Originally 

 from Mexico. 



Zinnia elegans, Jacq. 

 Cultivated in gardens. 



ryrethrum Partlienium. Common feverfew. 

 Same remark. 



Cineraria maritima^ Linn. Sea ragwort. 

 Cultivated in gardens. 



Helianthus tuhcrosits, Linn. Jerusalem artichoke. 



This plant is said to be cultivated in gardens, but is not common; tried 

 ill Pembroke Marsh ; it grew with great luxuriance, but the tubers were 

 hardly larger than marbles. 



H. annuus, Linn. Sun-flower. 

 Is grown in some gardens. 



Centaurea gymnocarpa, Maris and Not. 

 A weed. 



Gazania spendens, H. K. 

 Cultivated in gardens. 



Pluchea odorata, Cass. 



Native; found also in Pembroke Marsh, but not very abundant. 

 Grows to a tall bush. 



P. purptirascens^ DC. 



An annual; found in Shelly Bay Swamp and by Warwick Pond. 

 Flowers in June and September. Both are West Indian ; the latter is 

 also found in Florida. 



