Cephalanthus occidentals. 57 



fourths of an inch long, smooth, carmine-red. Costa prominent, bright 

 carmine-red. Veins raised, of a straw-yellow colour. The leaves 

 are most frequently opposite, in pairs, but often by threes. Flowers 

 numerous, very fragrant, in a globular form at the ends of the brandies, 

 about the size of a small walnut, cream-white, with the stigmas 

 projecting. Florets funnel-form, four-cleft, segments ovate, style 

 exserted, as long as the corolla. Stigma capitate, yellow. Grows 

 throughout the union on the margins of water-courses. Flowering in 

 July. 



The genus Cephalanthus is peculiar to North America, and con- 

 tains only one well known species. A variety with pubescent leaves 

 is said by Dr. Baldwin to grow near Riceborough, in Georgia. The 

 inner bark of the plant figured here, is said to be possessed of tonic 

 properties. My inquiries on this subject have induced me to believe, 

 that it is worth the attention of country practitioners. 



The table represents the plant as large as nature. 



