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Arnica montana. Abundantly used, easily grown in almost any 

 soil, but cost of labor might prevent profit. 



Ca'psicum fastigiatum. Has a limitless demand as native sources 

 have about become depleted. Bears continuously in Florida ; 

 should be successfully cultivated here. 



Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus Purshiana). Grows well around 

 Washington, D. C, and would doubtless thrive in the sandy 

 soil of southern North Carolina. Amount of the bark used is 

 almost incredible and native supplies are almost exhausted ; 

 hence it must ultimately be cultivated. Seeds can be readily 

 obtained. It will grow well in any soil. 



Cannabis vndica (Hashish, etc.). At present the Pharmacopoeia re- 

 quires that the East Indian variety be .employed, but likely the 

 forthcoming issue will allow the naturalized form (Cannabis 

 saliva), which has been proved to be even more active. Should 

 this permission be granted the dnig could be easily and profit- 

 ably raised here. 



Colchicum officinale. Very largely used, seed and corn being otH- 

 cial ; easily grown ; price is rather low. Requires a rich, light 

 soil. 



Conium macidatum. The fruit is used and is valuable in medicine. 

 It is grown in the field like wheat or rye, and harvested in a 

 similar manner. Its culture in this country has probably never 

 been attempted, but since other species of this genus grow wild 

 in our fields there is reason to suppose the mactdatum would 

 also grow here. The drug as at present obtained is liable to 

 adulteration, and a clean, pure supply would be eagerly re- 

 ceived. 



Digitalis purpurea. Largely used, fair prices paid. Plant seed in 

 drills and transplant to fields when well established; set in rows 

 two feet apart and plants separated by eighteen inches. 

 Gather leaves during commencement of blooming period and 

 dry carefully in shade. 



Claviceps purpurea (Ergot). A parasitic fungus, replacing the 

 grain of rye, a pound being worth as much as two bushels of 

 rye. It has never been practically established in this country 

 as yet, but is well worth experimenting with. 



Rhamnus Frangula (Frangula, Buckthorn). Can be easily grown 

 in swamp lands, replacing ordinary brook-alder. Is abundant 



