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(1656.) M. luteus, Linn. 



M. guttatus, DC. Hook. Fl. II., 99. 

 M. Scouleri, Hook. Fl. II., 100. 



A most variable and polymorphous species, ranging from a few 

 inches to over three feet in height. The coast and mountain forms are 

 usually quite small, while the Cypress Hills specimens are very tall and 

 stout. In springs amongst the Cypress Hills. (Macoun.) Border of 

 a stream at the West Butte ; also observed near the Second Branch of 

 Milk Kiver growing in the water of a spring ; and summit of South 

 Kootanie Pass, 49th parallel ; also, Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C. 

 (Dawson.} Abundant along brooks in the valley of Fraser Kiver, B.C. 

 (Hill.') Very abundant around Victoria, Vancouver Island and 

 very variable. Gathered by all collectors. Moist woods along the 

 whole North-west Coast from Lat. 49 to Alaska. (Hooker.} Cape 

 St. Elias, Ounalashka, Kodiak and Sitka. (Rothr. Alask.} 



Var. alpinus, Gray. 



From Alaska southward through the mountains to the 49th parallel. 

 (Gray.') This form is probably included with our specimens referred 

 to the species. 



(1657.) M. alsinoides, Benth. 



Bottom of Canon, below Elk Kiver bridge, Rocky Mountains. 

 (Dawson) Vicinity of Victoria, Vancouver Island. (Macoun & Hill.} 



(1658.) M. moschatus, Dougl. Musk Plant. 



Growing in swampy land near Alma, Albert Co., N.B. (Brittain.} 

 Ditches and brooks in the vicinity of Victoria, Vancouver Island. 

 (Macoun & Fletcher.} Certainly a garden escape in New Brunswick. 

 (Macoun.} 



444. GRATIOLA, Linn. (HEDGE HYSSOP.) 



(1659.) C. ebracteata, Benth. 



In ditches and wet places around Victoria, Vancouver Island. 

 (Macoun.} 



(1660.) C. Virginiana, Linn. 



Beloeil Mountain and Montreal. (Maclagan.} At Beauport near 

 Quebec. (Thomas.) In mud at Gould's Wharf, Horton, Renfrew Co., 

 Ont. (Rev. J. K. McMorine.} Vicinity of Ottawa. (Fletcher FL Ott.} 





