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3. TRIOSTEUM, L. (Frever-wort. Hors8-cEntian.) 
1. T. perfoliatum, L. Common. Med. prop. The bark of the 
roots acts as an emetic and cathartic. April and May. 
4. SAMBUCUS, Tourn. (Etpzr.) 
1, S. Canadensis, L. (Common Exper.) Common. May and 
June. Med. Prop.:e The flowers, in the form of « poultice are gently 
excitant and sudorific, and the berries act as an aperient. 
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5. VIBURNUM, L. (ARRow-woop. LaAuREsTINUs.) 
1. V. lentago, L. - (Sweet VinurnumM. SHEEP Berry.) April 
and May. : 
2. V. prunifolium, L. (Buack Haw.) Ratherrare. April and 
May. 
3. V. prunifolium Var. ferrugineum. Leaves ovate to oval 
and rusty beneath, shining above. May. 
4. V. dentatum, L. (ARRow-woop.) Rather common. Moist 
thickets. May and June. 
5. V. molle, Michx. June. , 
6. V. acerifolium, L. (Mapie-Leavep A. DockMAcKIE.) 
Orver 38. RUBIACEZ (Mapper Famity.) 
1. GALIUM, L. (Bepsrraw. CLEAVERS.) 
1. G@. Aparine, L. (Cieavers. GoosE-erass.) Quite common. 
White. April. 
. G. asprellum, Michx. (Roveu Brepsrraw.) July. 
. G. conecinnum, Torr. and Gray. ' May. 
. G. trifidum, L. (Smatu Bepsrraw.) June. 
G. trifidnm Var. tinetorium. May. 
G. trifidum. (Var. Latirotium.) June. ; 
G. triflorum, Michx. (SwEsEtT-sceNTED BEpstRAW.) June. 
G. ciresezans, Michx. (Witp Liqvoricr.) May and June. 
G. uniflorum, Michx. May. 
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. 2 SPERMACOCE, L.  (Burron WEEp.) 
1. S. glabea, Michx. May and June. 
3. CEPHALANTHUS, L. (Burton Boss.) 
1. C. occidentalis, L. Rather common. June and July. Med. 
Prop.: Used as a tonic and laxative. 
