
          the leaves generally but not uniformly
opposite, several [?] from the same [root?].
the leaves often much narrower than in
the specimens - common in poor dry soils.
The leaves have the aspect of Rudbeckia.
Helianthus astricus ? of Elliot?

18. In the same bog in which I found the
Asclepias & Sabbatia No. 1 & 2. I found
this Linum. It seems to be perennial
& much larger in the stem than L. V. &
much more paniculate. The flowers are
1/4 to 1/3 less than L. Virginianum. & the capsules
more distinctivly 10 celled. Is it a
variety of L. V. I send you plants
which have not been trodden down or
nipped by cattle grow than 3
feet high & much branched.
It is the habit of L. V. to grow in dry
soils rich or poor, but more abundant
in poor soils in this country.

19. The fruit of Ananthirix ^[added: Nutalli] & A. connivens
of Baldwin. you have heretofore had
good flower specimens from me. [These?]
follicles are from the 3rd or 4th crop of
flowers. - Cut or break off the stems &
new ones will put out with flowers.
It is like the palm tree abuse it ever
so much & it will flourish, but in its
natural soil, a rich , black, stiff soil.
        