FLORA OF FORFARSHIRE. 
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On the south banks of the Tay near Baltnerino, Fife, it 
grows in such profusion, as to whiten the interior of the 
woods with its snowy flowers. Some years ago, on the nor- 
thern bank of the river, at Ninewells, a plant or two was 
detected flowering under the shelter of some sloes, but they 
have since disappeared. The dried leaves retain their fra- 
grance for a long time, and are frequently used to scent 
clothes, &c. 
Ord. XLIV.-VALERIANE^E. 
Gen. Br. 3. F. 2. Sp. and v. Br. 12. F. 3. 
Valeriana, L. Valerian. 
Br. $p. and v. 4. F.l. 
V. officinalis , L. Great Wild Valerian. H. 164, B. 
146. — F. June, Augt. P. 
Occurs in many places, though not very common. Nine- 
wells, Seaton Den, near Auchmithie, and other parts of the 
coast. Wayside near Brewhead. Dens of Glammis and 
Airlie. Banks of the Esk, Clova, in several places. Glen 
Dole, on a small island in the Dole, near its junction with 
Kilbo Burn. 
Near Marten’s Den, &c., Mr. A. Croall. 
Their roots are used in medicine ; and the fondness of cats 
for them is a curious though well-known fact. 
Fedia, Vahl. Corn-Salad. 
Br.sp.andv. 7. F. 2. 
F. olitoria , Vahl. Common Corn-Salad. H. 164, B. 147. 
— F. April, June. A. (V alerianella olitoria , Moench. 
Valeriana Locusta , L.) 
Bather common along the coast, and in corn-fields. 
F. dentata, Vahl. Smooth Narrow-fruited Corn-Salad. 
H. 164, B. 147- — F. June, July. A. ( Valerianella den- 
tate i, Deitr. Valeriana dentata , Willd.) 
In the south-east part of Forfarshire, Prof. Balfour and 
