Nothing was gained after this time, as further effort at extension of the limb produced pain and soreness in the joint, and after a short time, all further treatment was abandoned.

Tendinous reformation was as speedy and perfect in this, as in the preceeding operations upon the tendons of the flexors of the leg, and in due time the power of flexing the limb was recovered.

From all the facts as well as the history of Tenotomy in our possession, we feel authorized in advancing the following conclusion, viz.; that there is no variety of Kyllopodia, or any of its pathological congeners, recent or old, congenital or acquired-uncomplicated with anchylosis-which is not remediable in a very large proportion of instances by the treatment which we have endeavored to elucidate, and that the most aggravated of these deformities, from age or otherwise, may in like manner be decidedly ameliorated. August 24th, 1840.

ART. II.-A Fourth Supplementary Catalogue of the Plants of Kentucky. By C. W. SHORT, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Medical Botany in the Medical Institute of Louisville.

Having several years ago, published in the Transylvania Journal of Medicine, a catalogue of the phenogamous and filicoid plants, native to and naturalized in this state, so far as they had then been observed by me, I afterwards published, in three subsequent numbers of the same Journal, supplementary catalogues of other species, as they became known to me, either by personal observation, or the reports of others competent to determine them. I now offer a fourth supplement

to the preceding lists, embracing merely the names of, and a few remarks on, some other plants, which have occurred to my notice in different parts of Kentucky, since the publication of the last. Like the others, this list is arranged alphabetically, without reference to systematic classification.

Ampelopsis cordata, on the banks of the Ohio River.
Aspidium dilatatum.

Aspidium asplenoides.

Acerates angustifolia.

Arabis lyrata, found by Dr. Riddell among the knobs of Greenup county, Ky.

Aronia latifolia, from the same locality, detected by the same botanist.

Anthoxanthum odoratum, (Sweet-scented Vernal grass.) This grass, which imparts such delightful odor to new-mown hay, is becoming gradually naturalized in our meadows.

Adonis autumnalis, (Pheasant's eye.) A showy exotic flower, found in the barrens of Kentucky, where it was introduced from a neighbouring garden.

Allium striatum.

Arenaria serpyllifolia.

Angelica triquinata, barrens of Ky.

Angelica atropurpurea, borders of Rock-Castle River, and other mountainous situations.

Asclepias parviflora. This species, so common in the southern States, has only been observed by me in the wet lands bordering on Green River.

Azalea nudiflora. (Bush Honey-suckle.)

Bumelia tenax, on the rocky banks of Little River, a branch of the Cumberland.

Boltonia glastifolia, swamps around Louisville.

Cyperus filiculmis, Islands of the Ohio.

Cyperus erythrorizos, (Grass nut.) The tubers attached to the roots have very much the taste of the cocoa nut.

Cypripedium candidum, (small white lady-slipper.) This interesting species was first pointed out to me in the barrens of Christian county, by the Rev. Mr. Jones, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, (Ox-eye daisy.) A troublesome weed in the Eastern States, which will soon be extensively introduced into the West.

Carex bromoides.

Convolvulus sepium, (Bind-weed.)

Convallaria stellata. I have met with this pretty species only on Corn Island, opposite to Louisville.

Clethra tomentosa. I know this plant, as a native of Kentucky, only through a solitary imperfect specimen gathered by my pupil, the late Dr. Clarendon Peck, among the hills of Licking River.

Desmodium strictum.

Eupatoreum rotundifolium.

Epilobium palustre.

Euchroma pallida, barrens of Kentucky; much less abundant than E. coccinea.

Gaura angustifolia.

Gerardia auriculata, wet lands in the barrens.

Hypericum Virginicum, knobs among the barrens.

Hieracium Kalmii. This plant, in common with many others, is reputed to possess curative properties in snake bites.

Itea Virginica. This pretty shrub was observed by me for the first time this spring, (1840) among the wet timbered lands bordering on Green River, near Rumsey.

Jussieua grandiflora. This plant, to which so much interest attaches, in consequence of the publication of Dr. Cartwright, in the July number of this Journal, was observed by me in the spring of 1838, in a marsh of Henderson county, Kentucky, ten miles south of the Ohio River. It was rare; but its existence there proved its adaptation to the climate; and if the views lately promulgated as to its health-preserving influences be sustained, it would doubtless be desirable to propagate it extensively in malarious and miasmatic districts Lythrum alatum. Liatris cylindracea. Leavenworthia aurea.

Leavenworthia uniflora, Torrey. Cardamine uniflora, Mich. These two little plants occur in common on wet rocks among the barrens. The genus, separated by Torrey from Cardamine, has been very justly dedicated to Dr. Leavenworth, of the United States Army, who has done much towards the elucidation of the botany of Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida, whilst stationed at different posts of the South and West. Mariscus ovularis.

Plantago pusilla. A diminutive species of plantain, frequent in the pastures of Christian county.

Peplis Americana, common in the poor lands and pastures of Muhlenburg county.

Phlox pilosa. This is distinct from the plant, published under the same name, in a previous catalogue. That is most probably P. aristata, and the present is undoubtedly the genuine P. pilosa of Michaux. It occurs in great abundance in early spring among the barrens; and is a very handsome, low species, with dark purple flowers.

Psoralea congesta, a new species lately discovered by Dr. Clapp and Mr. Jones,of New Albany, on the Islands of the Ohio River, near that place.

Psoralea latifolia. In thickets among the barrens; rather

rare.

Prenanthes Illinoensis, abundant in the barrens of Kentucky, as well as the prairies of Illinois.

Quercus triloba. Observed by Dr. Riddell on the knobs of Greenup county, Ky.

Quercus ilicifolia.

Salix petiolaris, Į Two dwarf willows detected by Dr. Clapp Salix longifolia, on the Islands of the Ohio River.

Sagittaria lanceolata,

Sisymbrium palustre.

Salvia urticifolia, in the thin oak lands of the barrens.
Styllingia sylvatica, rare-barrens of Kentucky.
Stellaria graminea.

Smyrnium atropurpureum.

Sedum telephoides, first pointed out to us by Dr. Clapp, on the lime-stone cliffs above Utica, on the Indiana shore. It no doubt occurs also in similar situations, on the Kentucky side of the Ohio.

Trillium petiolatum. A species having considerable resemblance to the common T. sessile, but totally distinct; barrens of Ky.

Trichostema brachiata, barrens.

Tripsacum dactyloides, (Gama grass.) A luxuriant grass to which public attention was called a few years since, as an excellent article of provender; a character which further experience has proved it not to deserve. It occurs, as a native, among the grasses of the barrens; and has been introduced into different parts of the state.