150 VIEW ON THE HUDSON. 



ternate, oval ; peduncles very long ; flowers in setaceous spikes ; 

 legumes naked. 



This variety of the Lespedeza family is found in the months 

 of July and August, preferring a light and rocky soil to any 

 other. It seldom attains a greater length than eighteen inches, 

 and although sometimes found growing nearly upright, is more 

 generally seen lying near the surface of the ground. 



VIEW ON THE HUDSON-UPPER ENTRANCE TO THE HIGHLANDS. 



In this view the Hudson is seen entering the gorge of the 

 Highlands on its way to the ocean. To the right appear the 

 bold and precipitous sides of Butter Hill, while receding in the 

 distance may be noticed Crow-Nest, and the mountains around 

 West Point, though the Point itself is concealed by the projection 

 on the left. Bull Hill and Break-neck Hill are seen on the left, 

 and the small rocky island called Pollipell's island, occupies 

 nearly the centre of the river. 



The sketch was taken from a spot about six miles below 

 Fishkill Landing, which is a small village opposite Newburg, on 

 the eastern side of the Hudson. 



