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would not be exempt from harmful results ; though 

 the bulbs of T. sylvestris are said to be eaten by 

 the inhabitants of Siberia. 



Lily of the Valley {Convallaria majalis), — 

 This occurs abundantly, wild, in certain woods in 

 England. It has a long creeping stem and no 

 bulb. 



It is a harmful plant in all its parts. The flowers 

 are the most dangerous part, and should, therefore, 

 never be put into the mouth. 



The scent of the Lily of the Valley, as of 

 Hyacinths, is too strong to allow these flowers to 

 remain in a bedroom. 



This plant does not often produce its berries, 

 which are red, and would be therefore attractive to 

 children. But it is advisable to warn them if they 

 do appear, as well as against putting the flowers in 

 their mouths. 



Paris {Paris qiiadrifolia^ Fig. 44). — This is a 

 not infrequent plant in certain woods. It is a 

 small herb, with usually, but sometimes more than, 

 four leaves in a whorl. It has green flowers, the 

 whorls being in fours, and subsequently a black 

 berry (see Fig. 44). 



It is poisonous in all its parts, and the berries 

 must be carefully avoided. The whole plant is 

 emetic, and acts also as a sedative. It is rarely that 

 children have been poisoned, but when they have 

 taken them, the symptoms are described as those 



