the Pr'inos Verticillatus. 103 



In one instance only I applied it to the skin. 



One of my patients, a child, while using the de- 

 decoction of Prinos, discharged Worms. It is no 

 uncommon thing to see worms discharged during 

 fevers ; and future experiments must decide, whe- 

 ther, in this respect, the Prinos is superior to the 

 other Bitter tonics. 



The bark of this vegetable makes an agreeable bit- 

 ter, with proof-spirit. 



Bristol, January 28th, 1805. 



XVII. Description of an American species of Certhia, 

 or Creeper. Illustrated by a Plate. Communicated 

 to the Editor, by Mr. William Bartram. 



C. rectricibus inequaiibus, apice subulatis, subnudis. 



Bill long, slender, bent downwards, sharp-pointed, 

 and somewhat flexible. The under mandible flesh- 

 coloured next its base. 



Upper side of the head, neck, and back of a dusky 

 brown-colour; the feathers dark in their middle, 

 and edged with light brown, or clay-colour. 



Cheeks, lower part of the back, and upper coverts of 

 the tail, of a bright-yellowish-clay colour. Throat, 

 breast, belly, and under coverts of the tail white. 



