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Note y, page 78, line 9. 



The Erodium. 



Class jNIonadelpbia Pentandr. Erodium Cicutarium. In the 

 Class Monadelphia, there is not a more interesting, or more beau- 

 tiful plant, than the Erodium Cicutarium. The seeds, which 

 have been noticed by Dr. Arnold, to twist and untwist when 

 wetted and dried, are considered b}' Samuel llootsey, as the 

 most curious and accurate of all natural liygrometers. 



Note *, page 80, line 1. 



The Luthynts. 



Class Diadelph. Decandr. Lathvrus Odoratus, or Sweet Pea ; 

 said to be indigenous to Sicily. 



Note », page 80, line 8. 



The Hypericum. 



Class Polyadelph. Polyaudr. Hypericum Perforatum, St. John's 

 wort. Among the ignorant and superstitious, particularly in 

 J' ranee and Spain, it is believed that the Perforated St. John's 

 Wort, possesses a charm against infectious diseases, injuries br 

 storm, and witdicraft. It is, therefore, not unfrequently sus- 

 pended from windows, and doors, and even worn about the neck 



Note ^, page 81, line y. 

 Tiie Cichnrinm. 

 Class Syngenesia .iMjual s. Cichorium Intibus. 



