NOTES ON PLANTS OF 1899. 

 F. L. Harvey. 



The past season was dry and the conditions unfavorable for 

 the growth and spread of fungi and only a few were reported. 

 The apple scab and potato blight were not as bad as usual. This 

 was due in part to the dry season and probably in part to the 

 greater amount of spraying done. There was not the usual num- 

 ber of weeds sent for determination and no new weeds are known 

 to have been introduced the past season. Specimens of the 

 following plants, mostly sent for identification, were received in 

 1899. 



Bladder champiox. (Silenc vulgaris ) . This plant seems 

 to be increasing as a weed in cultivated fields. 



Silvery cinquefoil. (Potentilla argentca). This is a com- 

 mon plant on rocky ledges in Maine and is spreading along road- 

 sides in many places. It attracts attention on account of the 

 silvery pubescence on the under side of the leaves. 



Biennial evening primrose. (CEnothera biennis). This 

 tall weed, with bright yellow four-petaled flowers, is one of the 

 most common in the State. It seeds heavily and growing in 

 waste piaces is able to maintain itself. Its tall woody stems 

 covered with four-celled pods are a common sight in winter. 



Golden Alexanders. (Thaspium trifoliatian aurewn). 

 This is a native plant and not reported before as a weed in fields. 

 It is a perennial plant, usually growing in the woods and prob- 

 ably will be easily subdued by cultivation. 



Hobble-bush. {Viburnum lantanoides). This is a native 

 shrub, with beautiful foliage and attractive flowers. It is 

 worthy of cultivation. 



Cultivated daisy. (Bcllis perennis). Like many other 

 cultivated plants this species escapes from cultivation an-: 

 appears in fields. It has not proved a persistent or bad weed. 



