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In Proceedings Indiana Acndemy of Sciences, 1893, PP- 

 258-262, Dr. R. Ilcssler gives a list of 35 new plants that had 

 made their appearance along railroads and waste places in Fay- 

 ette connty, that stale, dnring ihe 7 \ear.s from 1883 to 1890, of 

 whicli only 9 species (say 25 per cent.) were able ti) maintain 

 themselves permanently. 



In our region, with its rich soil and equable weather cnxli- 

 tions, it is safe to sa)- that 80 to 90 per cent, of these wonld have 

 become naturalized in that time. 



The 35 species mentioned consist of 18 European weeds, i 

 South Anierican weed, and 16 native North American plants 

 with more or less weedy tendencies. Of these 35 species, 19 

 have not yet been found in Oregon. Among the 16 species 

 which do occur here, 5, Arejiai-ia scrpyll-ifolia^ Camelina sativa^ 

 Medicago hipuHna^ Mclilotus alba and Me h' lotus offlciiialis are 

 common European weeds; 7, Sapoiiaria Vaccai^ia^ Hypericum 

 perforatum, Coniuui niaculatuni^ Plant ago laiiceolata^ Chrysan- 

 tJi€7)iiivi leucaiitJicvunu^ Carduus a? vcnsis and Lactuca Scariola 

 are troublesome European weeds; 2^Verbena stricta and V. brac- 

 teosa are native weeds; i, Geranium cai'olinianiim^ is a com- 

 mon North American weed; and i, Melissa officinalis^ is a harm- 

 less garden escape. All 16 are well established, and not one 

 shows any tendency to decrease in ntimbers or disappear. 



In response to the expressed wish of some teachers and 

 plant lovers, the common names, and in most instances, the color 

 and period of flowering have been given. 



From the same source an earnest appeal has been made to 

 the writer to say a word for the protection of our beautiful wild 

 flowers. In view of the wanton destruction and vandalism whicli' 

 botanists and all real lovers of flowers are compelled to witness 

 eveiy s])ring in the vicinity of all x^merican cities, the utility of 

 such an appeal may well be doubted. However, inasmuch as 

 the Audubon and other societies have accomplished so mucli for 

 the protection of our native birds, and the Boy Scout and Camp 

 Fire Girl movements have made such a marked improvement 

 in the conduct of our )-oung people of both sexes, it is sincerely 

 to be hoped that something will yet be done for the protection 



