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COBNACEJE. 



because it is so constantly stolen and sold for the powder 

 mills. 



There is a Dwarf Cornel (C. suecica), which was sent to me 

 from the Highlands ; it is a mere herb, with large strongly- 

 ribbed leaves, simple and broad, and a large four-petalled 

 flower, cream-colonred, and with a deep stain of purple in the 

 centre. 



