" W. F. H.," Huntsville, Ala., writes: "I take the liberty of sending the fruit and leaves of a very showy plant common here on the hillsides and open places in the forests; but mostly confined to the mountain and hillsides, I believe. It grows to the height of from 3 to 5 feet, of bush form, with open head. It stands here perfectly hardy when the thermometer sometimes shows 1o° below zero. I wonder not to have seen it introduced North. I will be glad to know its name".

[The Editor has gathered this abundantly along the line of the Black River in Mississippi, which shows that it is as common in low as in high land. The pinky-purple berries are very attractive; but a similar one from Japan - Callicarpa purpurea - common in Northern gardens, seems hardier, and has a prettier habit of growth. This is the plant originally named Johnsonia, in honor of the editor of the third edition of "Gerard's Herbal." - Ed. G. M].