252 ICOSANDRIA PENTAGYNIA. 



with the fame. In Strathfpey they make, for the 

 fame purpofe, on the firft day of May^ a hoop 

 of the wood of this tree, and in the evening and 

 morning caufe all the fheep and lambs to pafs 

 through it. 



PENTAGYNIA. 



Cal. 5-fidus. Petala 5. Pomum inferum, 5-Iocu- 

 lare, polylpermum. 



■mlus * I. PYRUS foliis ferratis, umbellis feffilibus. ^. pL 

 686. {Ger. em. 1461. Blakwell. Ui-yS) 



The Crab-Tree or Wilding, when improv'd, the 

 Apple-Tree. Jnglis. 



Abhal-fiadhaich. Gaulis. 



In the woods by Lord Haddington'' s^ &c. Dr. Par- 

 fons, h . V. 



This tree in its wild flate is arm'd with prickles, 

 and the fruit is extremely four, and frequently 

 bitter. Its juice, or crah-vinegar^ applied out- 

 wardly, is good to cure fpafms, cramps, drains, 

 &c. 



The bark will dye woollen of a citron color. 



It is remarkable for its longevity : it is faid that 

 fome trees in HerefordJIjire have lived a thoufand 

 years. It flowers with the piony and narcijfus 

 poeticuSy and makes at that time a mod elegant 

 appearance. 



The fruit, mixed with other cultivated apples, or 



even 



