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Fraxinus pubescens, Lam (Red Ash.) A smaller tree than the previous 



one ; branchlets and petioles velvety-pubescent. (Scarce.) 

 Fraxinus viridis, Michx. f. {Green Ash.) A small or middle-sized tree ; 



branches and leaves glabrous throughout. (Scarce.) 

 Fraxinus sambucifolia, Lam. (Black Ash. Water Ash.) A rather small 



tree ; leaves green and smooth on both sides. Grows in Swamps. April — 



May. (About 50.) 



DIVISION III 



APETALOUS EXOGENOUS PLANTS. 



ORDER : Phytolaccaceae. (Pokeweed Family.) 

 Phytolacca, Tourn. (Pokeweed.) 

 Phytolacca decandra, L. (Common Poke or Scope. Garget. Pigeon-Bern/.) 

 A tall and stout perennial herb, with a large poisonous root, large petioled 

 leaves; flesh-colored flowers, and dark-purple berries, which are ripe in 

 autumn. July — Sept. 



ORDER : Chenopodiaceae. ( Goosefoot Family.) 



Chenopodium, L. (Goosefoot. Pigweed.) 

 Chenopodium hybridum, L. (Maple-leaved Goosefoot.) A heavy-scented 

 annual herb, with bright green leaves and greenish-white flowers. Common. 

 July — Sept. 

 C henopodium album, L. (Lamb>s-Quarters. Pigweed.) Annual herb ; stem 

 and leaves white-mealy. Flowers greenish-white. Very common. July- 

 September. 



ORDER : Aniarantaceae. (Amaranth Family.) 



Amarantus, Tourn. (Amaranth.) 



Amarantus retroflexus, Willd. (Pigweed.) Annual herb, with alternate 

 leaves ; flowers green, crowded in a stiff panicle. July — Sept. Common 

 around dwellings. 



ORDER ! Polygonaceae. (Buckwheat Family) 

 Polygonum, L. (Knotweed.) 

 Polygonum orientale, L. (Prince's Feather.) Tall, branching annual 

 herb, with ovate leaves, and large bright rose-colored flowers. (Sparingly 

 escaped from cultivation into waste grounds.) Aug. —Sept. 

 Poligomim amphibium, L, ( Water Perineuria.) Perennial herb, with lan- 

 ceolate leaves, and rose-red flowers. Grows frequently in moist places. 

 July — Aug. 



