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of other investigations entrusted to Mr. Ruramel) in the 

 bark of this Acacia, and this substance occurred in so large a 

 proportion as to constitute 10 per cent, of the dry bark. 



Sassafras officinale, Hayne. 



The deciduous Sassafras Tree, indigenous from Canada to 

 Florida, in dry open woods. Height 60 feet. The stem 

 has been known to attain a girth of more than 19 feet at 3 

 feet from the ground. It furnishes the medicinal Sassafras! 

 bark and wood, and from this again an essential oil is attain- 

 able. The deciduous and often jagged leaves are remarkable 

 among those of Lauracese. They are used as a condiment 

 in cookery. The root bark contains 58 per cent, tannin 

 (Reinsch), 



Satureja hortensis, Linne. 



The Summer Savory. Countries around the Mediterranean 

 Sea, An annual scent-herb, from which an essential aromatic 

 oil can be distilled. The culture of this and allied plants is 

 easy in the extreme. 



Satureja moutana, Linne. 



The Winter Savory. On arid hilly places at and near the 

 Mediterranean Sea. A perennial somewhat shrubby herb, 

 frequently ueed as a culinary condiment along with or in place 

 of the foregoing species, although it is scarcely equal to it in 

 fragrance. 



Satureja Thymbra, Linne. 



Countries on or near the Mediterranean Sea. A small ever- 

 green bush, with the flavour almost of thyme. The likewise 

 odorous S. Graeca (L.) and S. Juliana (L.) have been trans- 

 ferred by Bentham to the closely cognate genus Micromeria ; 

 they are in use since Dioscorides' time, though not repre- 

 senting, as long supposed, the Hyssop of that ancient phy- 

 sician. 



Saussurea Lappa, Bentham. {Eaphtaxis Lappa, Deeaisne.) 



Cashmere. The aromatic root of this perennial species is of 

 medicinal value, and by some considered to be the Costus of 

 the ancients. 



Saxono-Gothsea conspicua, Lindley. 



The Mahin of Southern Chili, A middle-sized tree, with 

 fine-grained yellowish timber. 



