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As a powerful expectorant and diaphoretic, it 

 has long been known ; and lately, has been found very 

 useful in that fatal disease the croup, or hives of 

 child' en. 



Of the magnolia there are several species, natives 

 of the United States. 



M, acuminata, or cucumber tree, long leaved 

 magnolia. 



The cones or seed vessels are about three inches 

 long J and resemble somewhat the cucumber in shape, 

 bu[ .SI e in part of a bright red colour. They are a 

 commoii ingredient in bitters, which they render very 

 warm and pungent ; and are used to cure the rheu- 

 matism, when infused in spirits. 



M, glauca^ swamp sassafras, sweet bay, beaver 

 tree. 



It grows naturally in low moist ground, but be- 

 comes more regular, and thrives better in a high 

 and dry situation : the operation of the 3Lglauca is 

 similar to that of the fine bitters, gentian, and columbo 

 roots. The bark of the root is very astringent, and 

 in all diseases where invigorating remedies are re- 

 quired, deserves the trials of physicians. Marshall 

 (arbu strum Americanum) says, the bark and berries 

 have been used with success in rheumatism. The 

 root in decoction, has been equally useful in the same 

 complaint. 



JM, gra7idijt07^a<f evergreen laurel. 



Grows to the height of 80 feet in Carolina and 

 Georgia, and is one of the most beautiful evergreens. 

 Mr. Bartram thinks it exceeds every other known 

 vegetable when in flower. It is to be regretted, 

 that it will not bear the cold of Rennsylvania. 



