I have been more minute in the description of this interesting plant, because much of its peculiar organization is hidden from the eye, and cannot be recognized in a drawing, unless a strictly botanical one, with all its interior parts dissected, and because the Pitcher Plant has lately attracted much attention by its reputed medicinal qualities in cases of small-pox, that loathsome scourge of the human race. A decoction from the root of this plant has been said to lessen all the more violent symptoms of the disorder. If this be really so, its use and application should be widely spread; fortunately, the remedy would be in the power of every one; like many of our sanative herbs it is to be found without difficulty, and being so remarkable in its appearance can never be mistaken by the most ignorant of our country herbalists for any injurious substitute.[[7]]

[7] The belief that a decoction of this plant is of use in small-pox has been found by experiment to be quite chimerical.—J. B.

PLATE X.

1 CASTILLEIA COCCINEA 2 ORCHIS SPECTABILIS 3 ARUM TRIPHYLLUM
(Scarlet painted Cup)(Showy Orchis)(Cone Flower)
3 ARUM TRIPHYLLUM
(Indian Turnip)

Nat. Ord. Scrophulariaceæ.—(Gray.)