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head, and, if the dose be too large, gastric derangement. 
strongly marked are the increased temperature of the skin, and the general p 
spiration, Some experimenters have observed a constant tendency to sle 
which has continued for several hours. This does not indicate any specific narcot 
properties, but is the result of the cerebral fullness. Whether the remote effect 
are owing to sympathy, propagated from the gastic centre, or are the direct effec’ 
of the introduction of the active principles into the blood, is not certainly knov 
although the latter is most probable, since the cold infusion or the alcoholic extr 
produces the same effects. But whatever doubt there may be in regard to its t 
mode of operation, it is very evident that the bark has properties calculated 
invigorate the vital forces, and the organic nervous energy, without unduly stit 
lating the circulating system.” = 3 ge 
DESCRIPTION OF PLATE 71. 
1. End of a flowering branch, Newfield, N. ¥., May 15th, 1880. _ 
3. Section of calyx and ovary. 
4. Fruiting branch. 
(2 and 3 enlarged.) 
