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5. I. pandurata, Meyer. (Witp Porato-vinzE. MAN OF THE 
Eartu.) Rather common. Woods and river banks. June and July. 
2 CALYSTEGIA,R.Br. (Bracrep BINDWEED.) 
1. C. sepium, R. Br. (HEDGE BinpWEED.) 
3. CUSCUTA, Tourn. (DopDER.) 
1. C. Gronovii, Wild. August. 
2. ©, compacta, Juss. August and September. 
3. C. glomerata, Choisq. August. 
Orper 59. SOLANACE AR. (NicutsHape Famity.) 
1. SOLANUM, Tourn. (NicHTsHADE.) 
1. 8. Dutcamara, L. (Birrersweet.) Rare. May and June. Med. 
Prop.: Possesses feeble narcotic properties, with the power of increasing 
the secretions. Nat. from Eu. 
2. S. nigrum, L. (Common NicursHape.) Common. Fields an 
copses. Said to be poisonous. June to November. Nat. from Eu. 
3. S. Carolinense, L. (HorsE-NEtrLz.) Common. Fields, May 
to July. 
2. PELYSALIS, L. (Grounp CHERRY.) 
1. P. pubeseens, L. Not common. June. 
2. P. Philadelphica, Lam. June. 
3. P. viscosa, L. Summer months. 
4, P. Pennsylvanica, L. June. 
3. LYCEUM, Duval. (Marrimony Vine.) 
1. L. vorears, Duval. Just commencing to escape from cultivation. 
May. Adv. from Eu. 
4. DATURA, L. (Jamestown Werp. THorn APPLE.) 
1. D. Stramonium, L. (Jrmson WEED on Tuorn Appie.) Plenti- 
ful. June to October. Adv. from Asia, 
2. D. Tarura, L. (Purpie T.) June to August. Adv. from trop. 
Amer. Med. Prop.: Srramonium and TaTuLa are powerful narcotics, 
and in large doses a violent poison. In the hands of a skillful physician, 
these herbs may be used beneficially in many diseases. 
Orper 60. GENTIANACEAE, (Gentian Famity.) 
1. SABBATIA, Adans. (American CrnrauRY.) 
1. 8S. angularis, Pursh. August. 
