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Solomon's Seal. Convallaria, 



Maiden Hair. Adianthiis Pedatus, 



Arsniart. Polygonum Sagittatum<, 



Wild Rose. Rosa Sylvestris. 



Golden Thread. Nigella. 



Mallow. Malva Rotundifolia„ 



Marshmallow, Althcea, 



Lobelia, several species. 



Senna. Cassia Li^ustrina. 



CliverSb Gallium Spurium-, 



Blue Flag. Iris. 



Sweet Flag. Acorus. 



Skunk Cabbage. Arum Americanttni: 



Garget. Phytolacca Decandrao 



Blood Root. San^uinaria,, 



Pond Lily. Nymphcsa, 



Elecampane. Inula, 



Black Snake Root. Actea Racemosa, 



Seneca Snake Root. Polygala Senega, 



Pleurisy Root. Asclepias Decumbenso 



Liquorish Hoot. 



Dragon Root. A?'um. 



Ginseng. Panax TrifoUurn, 



GijrsENG was formerly esteemed a plant mi- 

 digenous only to China and Tartary. In 1720, 

 it was discovered, by the Jesuit Laf Jan, in the 

 forests of Canada ; and in 1750, it was found in 

 the western parts of New England. It grows 

 in great plenty and perfection, in Vermont. 

 The root has many virtues ; but we do not find 

 them to be so extraordinary, as the Chinese 

 have represented. It was a valuable article in 

 the commerce of Canada in the year 1752, and 

 large quantities were purchased iu this state but 



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