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Expectorant 



4. Prunus serotina—Wild Black Cherry 
5. Convallaria majalis—Lily-of-the-valley—Cardiac remedy 
6. Humulus Lupulus—Hops—Calmative, tonic 
7. Ficus carica—Fig—Laxative 
8. Sassafras officinale—Sassafras—Flavoring 
9. Hamamelis virginiana—Witch Hazel—Astringent, haemo- 
static 
10. Salix—W illow—Antirheumatic 
ll. Thymus serpyllum—Thyme—Antispasmodic 
12. Chrysanthemum * 
3. Glycyrrhiza glabra—Licorice—Laxative 
14. Coffea—Coffee—Cerebral stimulant 
15. Thea sinensis—Vea—Cerebral stimulant 
16. Erythroxylon Coca—Cocaine—Local anaesthetic 
—Optional—-Aloe vera—Aloes—Cathartic 

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In this examination the class was conducted to each plant on the 
ground, and every student was requested to write the botanical 
name of the plant in question and its chief medicinal use. Nine- 
teen of the students received a mark of 100 per cent. in this part 
of the work. Finally, the care of plants in the sickroom was dis- 
cussed (using a Botanic Garden Leaflet on the care of cut flowers, 
which I have prepared), and also the history of the development 
of the use of plants in medicine, including the “ doctrine of signa- 
tures.” For the illustration of both these subjects, rare editions 
among our incunabula and other books in the library are invalu- 
able aids. 
Frower Days 
In connection with the exercises in commemoration of the 25th 
anniversary of the founding of the Garden, from Monday, May 
13 to Thursday, May 16, inclusive, a large number of public meet- 
ings were held to which all members of the Garden received in- 
vitations; and at occasional intervals between lectures visitors 
were invited to see the plantations under guidance. 
On account of these opportunities for inspection, the usual 
Flower Days were omitted, except that two lectures and inspec- 
tions of the Rose Garden were held, as follows: 
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* The names of common garden plants are also required of the students. 
