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Coptis trifolia (L.) Salisb. This interesting little evergreen 

 plant grows abundantly in moist rich woods southeast of Fleet- 

 wood as well as in the Blue Mountains. 



Caiilophylluui tlialictroidcs {\^}^W\c\\yi. Infrequent. This plant 

 has been found in a number of places, but it grows most abun- 

 dantly several miles north of Virginsville. 



Crataegiis moselemcnsis Gruber. The typical Crataegus niose- 

 lemensis stands about one-half mile west of Moselem. This giant 

 hawthorn is probably without an equal, being 7 m. high and 

 having a spread of 13.7 m. It has a trunk circumference of 2 m. 

 near ground and is about 95 years old. 



Drosera rotundifolia L. This insectivorous plant was found 

 in several bogs on the Irish Mountains. 



Cubcliuui concolor (Forst.) Raf Not common. Found nu- 

 merous specimens, ranging in height from 0.6 m. to i m., near 

 New Jerusalem, the only locality known by the WTiter. 



Panax quinqucfolmm L. This plant is becoming very scarce 

 in this locality owing to the high price realized for its root. 

 Specimens were found near Harlem. 



Oxycocciis macrocarpus (Ait.) Pers. Grows abundantly in bogs 

 near Pricetown, the only known locality in the county. 



Gcntiaua crinita Froel. Infrequent. Found in a meadow in 

 " Pine Swamp," Blue Mountains. 



Truly did some poet write : 



" Thou waitest late and comest alone, 

 When woods are bare and birds are flown," 



for the writer has found nice specimens in blossom as late as 

 November 15. 



Obolaria virginica L. Infrequent. This ornamental little plant 

 presents a decided exception to the other members of the family 

 in that it makes its appearance early in the spring. Specimens 

 have been found in different localities in the county, but the prettiest 

 branching specimens are found in rich woods near Moselem. 



Menyantlies trifoliata L. Rare. This interesting member of 

 the gentian family grows abundantly in a bog near New Jerusa- 

 lem, the only locality known to the writer. Specimens with 4- 

 foliolate leaves have been collected. 



