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degree transparent and hornj. It would be worth 

 t while to try the method upon this root and some 

 others of our own growth ; which, because of this 

 slimy juice^ we cannot well dry any other way ; 

 probably this would lose its vomiting quality 

 when dried, and would act only as an opener of 

 obstructions, in which case, it might be given in 

 repeated doses ; for at present no body will be pre- 

 vailed upon to take it often. 



The fresh root bruised and applied to fresh 

 wounds heals them very suddenly. Applied to 

 strains and bruises, it is also excellent, taking away 

 the swelling and pain. 



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The Great Daisv. Bellis major. 



A BEAUTIFUL and stately wild plant, whichV 

 if it were not frequent in our fields, would doubt- 

 less be esteemed in gardens. It grows to a foot 

 high. The stalks are angulated slender, but firm 

 and upright : the leaves are oblong, narrow, 

 dented round the edges, and of a beautiful deep 

 green. The Ho^wer^ stand on the tops of tho 

 branches. They are white, and an inch broad; 

 very like the white china starwort so much esteem-- 

 ed in our gardens. The root is slender. 



The flowers are the part used. They are to be 

 gathered when newly opened, and dried, and may 

 afterwards be given in powder or infusion. They 

 are good against coughs and shortness of breath, 

 and in all disorders of the lungs. They are baUamic 

 aad strengthening. 



The Little Daisy. Bellis minor. 



A PRETTY wild plant, too common io need 

 much description, but too much neglected for itf 



