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name. In addition to these rivers (which are but large creeks), there are quite a number of creeks, only a few of which will here be noticed.
Great Indian creek, rises in what is known, as the Sink- ing waters, and flows southerly, into Clinch river, sixteen miles west of Jeffersonville. A man named Ray, was killed on it, by some Indians. At its head is a spring, said to possess the property of petrifying nuts, twigs, etc., some of which are in my possession.
Cove creek, rises in the Cove, and meanders under ground through it, coming out at Maiden Spring. Numerous open- ings from the surface enable stock to get water from it.
Wolf creek, rises in Burk's Garden, flows into the Ka- nawha (here called New River), and was named from a rencounter with a wolf on its margin.
There are hundreds of others, each one of which, by its name, perpetuates some traditional incident; but I have not space to notice them.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTICULAR LOCALITIES. COVE.
This is a large area of nearly level land, containing about fifteen square miles, and situated at the west end of Thomp- son's valley, between Clinch and Short mountains, which was evidently, at one time, connected with the Rich mountain. The waters seem to have accumulated, and forced a way through that spot now know as Maiden Spring. The land is very fertile, well timbered and watered, and the 6
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surrounding farms in fine order. Add to it the adjoining lands and residences of Maj. H. S. Bowen and Col. Rees T. Bowen, and I know of no place or section in Tazewell county, of the same extent, so desirable. The society is good, and the inhabi- tants very hospitable. I hesitate not to call this the garden- spot of Tazewell county. It was settled in 1772, by John Craven, who was followed, the next year, by Rees Bowen, David Ward, and William Garri.p. The latter, however, settled on its very edge. The descendants of these men are still living in the Cove. The Wards, Bowens, Gillepsies, Barneses, and Youngs, constitute a major part of its popula- tion. The scenery from here is fine, and the climate warmer, than other parts of the county.
RICHLANDS.
This locality is in the western part of the county, on Clinch river, and is noted for its fine lands. It is a pretty place, and in every sense of the word, desirable.
BLUESTONE.
Here is to be found another fine farming country; the people moral and prosperous, and blessed with "peace and plenty." It is in the eastern part of the county, on Blue-' . : stone river. The Fincastle turnpike passes through it. The settlement contains a divison of the Sons of Temperance, which speaks much for its population.
BURK'S GARDEN.
. The following description of Burk's garden, was written by Thomas G. Harrison, a gentleman of Jeffersonville, and
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published in the Jeffersonville Democrat, in September 1850, which, polished in novel style as it is, is in the main correct. "Burk's garden, in Tazewell county, Virginia, considered in its geological and geographical character, abounds with & beauty perhaps unparalleled by any other scope of land, of equal area, on the American continent. It is about ten miles in length, from east to west, and five in breadth, from north to south; entirely surrounded by lofty mountains, save a narrow pass, through which flows Wolf creek, a small, rippling rivalet, which derives its name from the number of wolves caught in traps, and otherwise exterminated on its margin.
"Seventy years ago, a man named Burk ascended the Garden mountain on the south side, and from its summit beheld, for the first time ever civilized man did, this enchanting vale, rich in the exuberance of nature's virgin dress. According to a well-authenticated tradition, Burk descended the mountain late in the evening, accompanied by his dogs and gun, and erected his camp near a tinkling fountain; breaking, for the first time, the primeval solitude that had reigned in this dell since creation's birth, the undisturbed genius of the woods. At every stroke of his ax in the gnarled oak and smooth poplar, echo, aroused from her lair, answered loud, and flew shrinking back into her covered recess, as if mad at the rude invasion. The branch- ing antlered buck, and screaming panther, stalked around his camp with an air of curiosity, as if wondering what his presence could mean, yet proud of their native freedom, and
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unconscious of their deadly foe. What a beautiful prospect was spread out before Burk on that solitary evening!' Flowers of every hue and odor, and bright speckled trout, flirting the crystal waters with their glittering fins, and anon skimming the surface of the pearly rill: birds of gaudy plumage and silvery sound, apparently sporting in an ecstasy of glee at the idea of having for an auditor, a fair visaged biped of stately step and comely form; and perchance they poured from their mellow throats a thousand varied choruses of harping melodies, soothing and charming the wrapped senses of the astounded Burk, until he fancied himself in a very Jehosaphat, or an elysium, in which every fleeting zephyr was freighted with a tuneful intelligence, whispering happi- ness, or, as Milton would say,
" It seemed a fit haunt for the gods,"
As, in truth, it was a real haunt for the wild gods of Co- lumbia-the red men of the forest. Two Indian tribes, the Cherokees and Shawanoes, frequented south-western Virginia, at the time Burk explored these wilds. He was an excellent hunter and pioneer, of the Daniel Boone style; and buffalo, elk, and deer, were quite numerous, at this period, in Burk's garden (I understand that buffalo were scarce.B.)-for wild pea-vine, and blue-grass, grew four or five feet high, from mountain to mountain-making it a perfect paradise for the grazing species." * * * *
* * "In 1848, the legislature of Virginia granted a charter for the construction of a road, called Fancy
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gap and Tazewell C. H. turnpike, which will pass through the interior of the garden, and which, when completed, will add greatly to its importance."
I have not space for the insertion of the whole article, and hence have been compelled to partially mutilate it. There is some dispute about Burk having discovered the garden; some contending that it was discovered by Morris Griffy, a step- son of Burk. The garden is located in the south-east part of the county, about sixteen miles from Jeffersonville. It was evidently, at one time, nothing more than a pond, which eventually, forced its way through Wolf creek pass. The soil is certainly alluvial. I beg to differ with Mr. H. about its being the most desirable part of the county, for two reasons, first, its climate is too cold to mature corn well, and secondly, it is hard of access. It is 900 feet higher than Jeffersonville, or 1000 feet above the bed of Clinch river. Its winters are four weeks longer than those of the country around the C. H., and six weeks longer than those of the Cove. Small grain and grass do exceedingly well upon its soil.
COUNTRY AROUND JEFFERSONVILLE.
The lands here are well improved, and will compare favorably with any in the county. There are many fine farms near the town, among which may be mentioned those of Thos. Peery, Esq., John Wynn, Esq., Col. John B. George, Kiah Harman, Henry, Elias, G. W., and William Harman, Joseph, and Thomas G. Harrison, A. A. Spotts, Hervey G. - Peery . Esq., and Dr. H. F. Peery. 50,000 acres of these
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lands, are worth from forty to fifty dollars an acre, and little could be purchased for even that sum.
These farms are well stocked, and laid down in fine grasses, among which may be mentioned, blue-grass, long English, timothy, and clover. The dwellings are good, and an air of ease, and opulence, is everywhere seen. The water is an excellent quality of blue limestone.
CLEAR FORK SETTLEMENT.
This is in the eastern part of the county, on the creek of that name. It has the reputation of being a fine farming country, and a place every way desirable. When Tazewell county shall be generally as well improved, as the places which have been mentioned, it may well be called a Mountain Garden.
JEFFERSONVILLE.
(SEE FRONTISPIECE).
Jeffersonville is the seat of justice or capital of the county, and is situated on an elevated plain in Clinch valley, about one mile from the river. It is centrally situated in the county, if regarded from east to west, but not so from north to south, being within ten miles of the southern line, and upward of · forty from its northern boundary. The surrounding scenery is indeed beautiful. Immediately south of the town rises Wolf creek knob, or the Peak, the summit of which, in win- ter, is frequently covered with snow, while verdant grass is seen lower down the mountain side, in' beautiful contrast with .
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SCENERY WEST FROM JEFFERSONVILLE.
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the dreariness of the snow-mantled top. In summer it is beautifully decorated with laurel and ivy blossoms ; great . quantities of these shrubs growing near its summit.
To the east are seen the three abrupt and rocky heads of East River mountain ; to the west, like ends of Paint Lick . and Deskins' mountains, which, however, are somewhat ob- scured by large hills. To get a good view, a hill north of the town must be ascended ; from this hill the view on the opposite page was taken.
In this view, the high peak to the left represents Morris's knob. The other two to the right, are the ends of Paint Lick and Deskins' mountains. In the distance are seen mountains in Russell county. North of the town a pleasant succession of hills rise, which give a beautiful aspect to the country, especially when the forests are covered with foliage.
The town contains about eighty houses, and numbers over three hundred inhabitants. Few villages anywhere in south- western Virginia, have a neater appearance, or present a more business-like scene. The streets are laid out at right angles, the principal ones running east and west. The main street is well paved and partially McAdamized ; it will soon be completed. The houses are usually well built, and painted white. A better site might have been selected for its loca- tion, but the land could not be purchased. The most objec- tionable feature to its present location is the difficulty of getting water. A single spring supplies most of the town with water, which is hauled in barrels. Considering the danger of the town in case of fire, it is a little strange why
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water has not been brought into the town by pipes from a . spring of purest water three or four hundred feet above the town on the side of the mountain. The cost of doing so would not probably exceed $1,000.
Jeffersonville was founded in June, 1800, and named from Thomas Jefferson. The name really signifying Jefferson's village.
The following is a business directory of the town :
NORTHWESTERN BRANCH BANK .- Main St., E. O. H.
Officers .- President, John W. Johnston ; Cashier, Isaac M. Benham ; Clerk, Rees B. Gillespie.
Directory .- John C. McDonald, John B. George, Kiah Harman, Geo. W. G. Browne, S. F. Watts, Samuel Graham, Isaac E. Chapman .- Capital $100,000
Discount day, Friday. .
JEFFERSONVILLE SAVINGS BANK .- Main St., nearly opposite . Court House.
Officers .- Cashier or Treasurer,. Addison A. Spotts ; Secretary, William O. Yost.
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Directory .- Thomas Peery, Rees T. Bowen, A. A. Spotts, Granville Jones, William Cox, William O. Yost, John C. Hopkins .- Capital, by limitation, $100,000.
.. Discount day, Saturday.
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UNION HOTEL .- Main St., one door west of the O. H. Proprietors, R. W. & T. Witten.
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VIRGINIA HOUSE .- Main St., three doors east of the C. H. Proprietors, McCarty & Bosang.
POST OFFICE. - Opposite C. H. P. M., A. A. Spotts. Deputies, Witten and Chapman.
MAIL ARRIVALS.
Northern mail, via Wytheville, Tuesdays and Fridays. 66 " Fincastle, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Southern " Broadford, Wednesdays.
Western " Lebanon, Mondays and Saturdays.
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MAIL DEPARTURES.
Northern mail, via Wytheville, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
" Fincastle, Mondays and Saturdays.
Southern " Broadford, Wednesdays.
Western " Lebanon, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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H. F. Peery. Office, west end Main St.
R. W. Witten.
Union Hotel.
Jas. R. Doak.
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Main St., West C. H.
G.W. L. Bickley. Union Hotel.
Jno. M. Estill. 66 Main St. .
Thos. G. Witten.
" opp. Va. House.
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LAWYERS.
Joseph Stras.
Office, Main Street.
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John A. Kelly. Office,. Main Street.
John W. Johnston.
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Wade D. Strother.
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Wm. Henry Maxwell. "
Court-House room.
Sterling F. Watts.
Main Street.
CLERK SUPERIOR AND COUNTY COURTS. G. W. G. Browne. Office, C. H.
JAILER. .
William J. Crutchfield.
PRINTING OFFICE. S. W. Advocate. Geo. Fred. Holmes, Editor.
. MERCHANTS.
Witten & Chapman, Main Street, Groceries and Dry Goods.
A. J. Dunn,
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F. P. & W. Spotts,
W. W. Dunn & Bros., "
John C. McDonald, 66
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St. Clair & Hopkins, 66 66
' W. Page & Co.,
Jewelers.
A. McPhatridge, 66 Tinware.
W. O. & H. A. Yost, William Cox,
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Main 66 Clothing Store.
P. Ingoldsby,
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W. O. Yost,
Back Street, Tannery.
W. Cox,
G. G. Hickman,
Court Alley, Boots and Shoes.
Thos. Witten, Back Street, Tannery.
W. J. Crutchfield
Jail Building, Boots and Shoes.
BLACKSMITHS.
Granville Jones, S. G. Huddle,
Main Street.
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CHURCHES. .
Methodist,
Main Street, Rev. G. W. G. Browne, Pastor.
Presbyterian, Rev. Mr. Naff 66
Catholic,
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Priest.
MASONIO LODGE, Main Street, Tuesdays.
FLOYD LODGE, 84, I. O. O. F.
Wednesdays.
B. U. (H. F.) C. A .: Circle, Jail Buildings, Saturdays.
SONS TEMPERANCE -Hall, Main Street, Fridays.
JEFFERSONVILLE HIST. SOCIETY-Library Room, Main Street, Quarterly.
There are several industrial establishments, which are not noticed.“
LIBERTY HILL. 4
Situated on the Fincastle and Cumberland Gap turnpike, eight miles west of Jeffersonville, is a flourishing little vil- lage, and would soon grow to importance if it was so located as to afford building-ground : but situated in a narrow valley, between high hills, there is little room for expansion. It has
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one hotel, three stores, and several industrial establishments. Notwithstanding its proximity to Jeffersonville, it has consid- erable trade.
It was founded in 182-, and named from a church used by all denominations of Christians. " Hill " was added to . distinguish it from Liberty in Bedford county, Va. It is well supplied with water, and is a pleasant place.
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CHAPTER VII.
SOIL AND PRODUCTIONS.
THERE are three kinds of land in Tazewell, which will be noticed in order. It is generally known that it is the cel- ebrated blue-grass soil, strongly impregnated with lime, and very productive. It is a clay loam, very tenacious in its na- ture, and easily resuscitated. But to the description of the different kinds.
1st. The bottom lands, generally limestone, soil stiff, and very productive. The soil of the bottom lands may be regarded as slightly alluvial, for it is generally deposited from the hill-sides and water during the-wet seasons of winter "and spring.
Few rocks appearing above the surface renders it easy to cultivate, and enables the farmer to do so with most advan- tage.
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Corn is mostly grown on the bottom lands, because it is easier to plow. It makes fine meadows.
2d. The hill, or upland. This is to be found on the base of mountains, and over small hills. This class of land is quite as valuable as the bottom lands ; it is generally laid down in meadow grasses. It is somewhat disfigured by rocks, occasionally near the surface, or jutting through the soil. They really injure the land less than one used to rockless lands would suppose. The soil near them is richer than it is a few yards from them ; hence, the grass is ranker, and produces as much to a given area as if no rocks appeared. Experiment has tested this.
Very many acres of this upland is destitute of rocks, and then nothing can exceed, in agricultural beauty, the soft, luxuriant blue-grass with which it is covered.
The 3d class, or mountain land, is generally used for pas- turage. It is found on the mountains, above an elevation of 600 feet. It is equally as rich as either the first or second classes, but is too cold to mature grains, unless it be rye. It is also too steep for cultivation, or even for growing grass had it to be mowed. The stock, however, succeed in climbing the mountain-sides for it, and during the summer keep fat. It was formerly but little valued ; it now bears a good price.
There is a strange phenomenon here (as in other mountain countries), affecting the difference of lands found on north and south hill-sides. The cause, or explanation, has been given under the head of Meteorology. The soil on the north sides of the mountains and hills is a dark, loose loam, and ex-
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tremely rich ; the rocks (though few) are the finest quality of limestone. On the south, they are essentially different in kind and quality, being flint and clay slate, often pulverized so as not much to impede the plow. It will require some ge- ological speculations to account for this difference in rock, and to such works I refer the reader. The growth on the south sides, above 600 feet, is shrubby, and generally oak or chest- nut ; and the land does not produce, by any means, as well as the valley or north side lands. The south side land, be- low 600 feet, was formerly but little valued, being gritty, but it is now looked on as the finest wheat land.
I remarked that the soil of the land in Tazewell was " tena- cious;" I mean by this that it wears well. A field on the Crab-orchard farm, cleared in 1775, upward of seventy-five years ago, has not had a year's rest, and now produces equally as well as any land in the county. With any- thing like care, the farmer here can never impoverish tie lands.
I have never known a judge of land to examine those Tazewell, without passing the highest encomiums upon them, . and I hope I shall not be accused of partiality when I say = . I have seen lands in most of the states and territories, and have found none, anywhere, more deserving encomiums than those of Tazewell county, Virginia. To the farmer it will be gratifying to know, that our lands, though broken, do not wåsh.
The following list of plants and forest trees, was furnished me by my excellent friend, H. F. Peery, M. D., a gentleman
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who has, perhaps, paid more attention to botany, than any one else in south-western Virginia. He informs me, that a few unimportant shrubs have been omitted, but that the list embraces nearly all plants known to botanists, growing in the county. A few exotics, which, however, flourish well, have also been included. The genera and species are given. 1
(HINNAAN DESIGNATION.) (COMMON NAME.)
Acer rubrum .. ... Soft or red maple.
" saccharinum. Sugar maple.
" striatum .... . Striped maple.
Achillea millefolium: Y arrow.
Acones calamus ... "melancholicus .Love lies bleeding.
Actæa Americana . Bane-berry. Adiantum pedatum.Maiden-hair.
E'culus glabra ... Buckeye.
Ethusa cynapium. Fools' parsley.
Agaricus campes- [mushroom. tris . Common eatable
Agave Virginica. . . False aloe.
· Agrimonia eupato-
ria ..... Agrimony.
. Agrostemma githa-
go . . . .. . .. . Cockle,
Agrostis vulgaris. Red top. " . alba . White top or bon- net grass. Aletris farinosa .. . Star-grass-colic root.
Alisma plantago. . Water plantain.
Allium cepa ..... Garden onion, "Schonoprasum_Dives. 7
(LINKAAN DESIGNATION.) (COMMON MANCH.)
Alnus serrulata ... Alder.
Althea officinalis . Marsh mallow. Althæa rosea ... Hollyhock.
Amaranthus albus. White coxcomb.
"tricolor
"lividus
Amaryllis undulata Waved lily. Ambrosia elatior . . Hog-weed.
Amyris gileadensis.Balm of Gilead. Andromeda caly-
culata. .Leather leaf.
"arborea
Sorrel tree, or sour
Anemone
Virgini-
[wood.
ana
. Wind flower.
Anethum fœnicu- lum ... .... .Fennel.
Angelica atropur-
purea .
.Angelica.
Anthemis cotula. . . May-weed, or dog- fennel
" nobilis ..
... Chamomile.
Anthoxanthum al-
tissimum O ... Sweet vernal grass.
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(TINH MAN DESIGNATION.) (COMMON NAME)
Apium petroseli- num. .Parsley.
Apocynum andro- semifolium ... Dog bane. " Cannabinum ...
Aquilegia canaden- sis Wild columbine.
"vulgaris
. Garden columbine.
Aralia racemosa . . . Spikenard. "nudicaulis Wild sarsaparilla. Arbutus uva-ursi . . Bear berry-kinni -. kinnick. Arctium lappa .... Burdock.
Aristolochia ser-Virginia snake- . pentaria. ... root.
Artemisia absin-
thium . Wormwood.
"abrotanum .... Southern wood.
· Arum tryphyllum .Indian turnip. "dracontium .... Green dragon.
Asarum canadense. Wild ginger, or -
Azalea nudiflora (many species) .Honeysuckle. Ballota nigra .. .Black horehound Baptisia tinctoria . . Wild indigo.
white snake root. Berberis vulgaris . . Barberry.
Asclepias syriaca. . Com. milkweed.
Beta vulgaris ..... Com. garden beet
« incarnata.
Betula populifolia . White birch.
obtusifolia
" quadrifolia
Bignonia radicans. Trumpet flower. Brassica rapa ..... Turnip. "oleracea (many
Asclepias verticil- lata Dwarf milkweed.
species) ...... Cabbage.
"tuberosa. Pleurisy root.
Calamintha grandi-
Asimina triloba . Amer. papaw tree. flora . ... . Mountain calamint
Asparagus officina- lis. Asparagus.
Caltha palustris .. American cowslip
Carex sterilis .... Barren sedge.
Aster rigidus
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Carpinus americana Moonbeam.
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amygdalinus.
cornifolius ..
corymbosus ..
amplexicaulis
" versicolor ...
conyzoides ..
" carolinianus.
tardiflorus ..
Astragalus cana- densis. .... Atropa physaloides
Avena præcox .... Dwarf oata. " sativa ...... Common oats.
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Aster cornifolius ..
" multiflorus ..
flexuosus ....
" diversifolius .
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(LINN MAN DESIGNATION.) (COMMON NAME.)
(LINN BAN DESIGNATION.) (COMMON NAME.)
Carya alba
Shellbark hickory. Cucurbita ovifera. . Egg squash.
Cassia marilandica. Wild senna.
Castanea vesca .
. Chestnut.
Catalpa cordifolia .
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citrulus. Ground calabash.
Celastrus scandens. False bitter-sweet.
Centannea America-
na ....
Cercis canadensis . Red bad, or Judas
Chenopodium al- [tree.
bum . green pigweed.
"botrys.
.Jerusalem oak.
Cicuta virosa
. Water hemlock.
Clematis Virginica. Virgin's bower.
Clinipodium vulg. . Field thyme.
Cnicus lanceolatus. Common thistle. Comptonia aspleni- folia ......... Sweet fennel.
Convallaria bifolia. Dwarf solomon seal.
stellata ..
trifolia ..
racemosa
majalis. . Lily of the valley.
Convolvulus pan- , duratus ...... Wild potato.
" purpureus. Morning glory. Cornus florida ... . Dogwood.
Corydulis cucullar. Colic weed.
Oratægus coccinea. Thorn bush. " purctata. .. Common thorn bush.
Eupatorium pur- [wort. Cucubalus behen. . Campion. pureum ......... Purple thorough- Cucumis anguria .. Prickly cucumber. Eupatorium perfol-
" melo ..... Muskmelon.
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Cynoglossum offici- nale ... ... .. Hound tongue. [per. Cyripedium pube-Yellow lady's slip-
scens
Cyripedium specta- bile. .. Gay lady's slipper.
Cyripedium acaule. Low "
Datura stramonium. Thorn apple.
Delphin. consolid. Larkspur.
Dianthus armeria . Pink.
" barbatus .. . Sweet William.
" caryophyll .. Carnation Pink.
" chinensis. . China Pink.
" plumarius. Pheasant ey'd pink ..
" deltoides .. . London pride.
Dirca paulustris. . . Leather wood. Dracocephalum
canariense Balm Gilead. Echium vulgare ... Blue thistle.
Epiphegus virgini- anus . Beech drop.
Erigeron bellidifo- lium.
Erodium ciconium. Stork bill gera'm. " cicutarium.Hemlock
iatum ...
Boneset th'wort. .
pepo .... Pumpkin.
cetrulus . Watermelon.
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LINNAAN DESIGNATION.) (COMMON NAME.)
Euphorbia corollat.Saucy Jack. lathyrus.Caper tree.
Fagus ferruginea. . Red beech. " sylvatica ... White beech. Fragaria virginiana. Wild strawberry. Fraxinus acumi-
nata ........ . White ash.
Gaultherea procum- bens . Wintergreen.
Gentiana quinque- flora .
Gentiana crinita ..
« saponaria. Soap gentian.
Geraneum macula-
tum. ..... . Orowfoot gerane'm. Laurus benzoin .. Spice bush.
Geraneum roberti-
sassafras . . Sassafras tree.
anum .
Gillenia trifoliata. . Indian physic.
Glechoma hederaceaGround ivy.
Gnaphalium marga-
ritaceum. .Life everlasting. Gratiola virginica .. Hyssop, or isop. Hamamelis virgin- ica. Witch hazle.
Hedeoma pulegioi- des Pennyroyal.
Helianthus annuus (several kinds). . Sunflower.
Helleborus fætidus . Hellebore.
Helonias dicecia ... Unicorn plant.
Hepatica tricolor .. . Liverwort.
Heuchera America-
.Da Alum root.
(LINK MAN DESIGNATION.) (COMMON NAME) Humulus lupulus. . Hop. Hypericum perfora-
tum (many spe- cies) .St. John's wort.
Ictodes fœtida. Skunk cabbage.
Ilex opaca
.Holly.
Impatiens pallida .. Touch-me-not.
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