TREES AXD SHELVES 



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Before leaving the Almond group it is necessary to 

 state that tlie following should be regarded as being 

 potentially or actively dangerous: Plum kernels; flowers 

 and fruit of Wild Service Tree (Pyrtis Tormlnalis); 

 kernels of Cherry; kernels of Apple; flowers and ker- 

 nels of Sloe (Prunus spinosa); kernels of Gean Cherry 

 {Prumts A vium) ; 

 kernels of Damson, 

 Peach, and Apricot. 



The Bay Laurel 



(Laiiriis nobilis). — 

 This plant may suit- 

 ably be dealt with 

 here, on account of 

 its similarity, super- 

 ficially, to the above, 



the Bay 



although 

 Laurel is not a mem- 

 ber of the Almond 

 group, or even of the 

 Rosacese. It is dis- 

 tinguished by having 

 Hhming,2'^iirple-'rihhed 



green leaves, Uxnce- 



more 



Fi-r. 10-^. -Sp!irq:e 



shaped or 

 pointed, and with a 



wavy margin. When i • • ^.i 



bruised they emit an aromatic odour, and this is the 

 character which is most useful in disUnguisliing the Bay 



from tlie Cherry Laurel. , 



Medicinal Prof^erties.-The leaves are aromatic and 

 stimulant, and the plant is quoted in 3ir. Hohness hst of 

 plants used by herbalists in large (luantities. The leaves 

 are collected from May to September. 



The SprRGE Laurel (Daphne Lawpolay 



■Tliere is 



