WOODY ASTER 



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of loss of stock in the spring on eastern ranges, especially the 

 sheep " laurel." 



The symptoms of poisoning, which are uniform for all these 

 species of " laurel," are nausea, weakness, salivation, and spas- 

 modic breathing. Poisoned animals usually grate their teeth. 



Fig. 96. — LABRADOR TEA 

 (Ledum glandulosum). 



Fig. 97. — VVTHTE "LAUREL' 



(Azalea occidentalis). 



No completely effective remedy for " laurel " poisoning has 

 yet been found, but purgatives such as Epsom salts in doses of 

 4 ounces may give relief. The only safe way is for the one who 

 has the charge of the animals to learn to recognize the plants and 

 keep the stock from eating them. 



Woody Aster (Xylorrhiza Parryi). — This plant is found in 

 abundance in Wyoming, and is reported to be the cause of heavy 



