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has concluded that they do. His results, which are purely scientific, 

 in no way detract from the great value of this nutriment. 



Piscidia erythrina (Tree).— The bark is used to poison streams. 



Sabinea florida (Shrub). — According to Schomburg, the buds are 

 poisonous. 



Sophora secundiflora (Shrub).— This leguminous plant is said in 

 Mexico to occasion tetanus in animals which feed on the leaves or 

 seeds. The seeds contain a highly poisonous alkaloid, sofhorin. 



Sophora tomentosa (Shrub). — This variety also contains the poison- 

 ous alkaloid in its seeds, but does not appear to have any dangerous 

 influence. It is given to animals in Madagascar. 



Swainsonia Creyana (Shrub).— Some observers say that this plant 

 is dangerous and causes madness in horses, others again say that it may 

 be eaten without detriment. It is found in South Australia, Victoria, 

 New South Wales, and Queensland. 



Swainsonia Oliveri (Shrub).— This variety and also S. galegifolia 

 are both said to be poisonous, and both provoke cerebral troubles. 



Templetonia egena (Shrub).— According to the Gardeners' Chronicle, 

 this legume causes spasms in live stock which lead to paralysis. It is 

 found in Australia. The variety T . retnsa^ from Western and Southern 



Australia, induces the same symptoms. 



Tephrosia purpurea (Shrub).— Bailey and Gordon say this plant is 

 poisonous and is used for stupefying fish, thereby facilitating their 

 capture. 



Trifolium (Herbaceous Plants). — Some varieties of clover are 

 injurious to live stock. M. Cornevin states that even the Hybrid Clover 

 usually recommended as a fodder plant is not eaten very readily by 

 domestic animals, the horse in particular.. 



This food has its drawbacks, all the more so as the evil is not 

 entirely overcome by dropping the diet. Intestinal lesions and 

 inflammation of the mouth occur, and a considerable quantity of saliva 

 is rejected. 



The general sj'mptoms are very profuse sweats, spasmodic move- 

 ments of the jaws, and freciuently a tumefaction of the face and upper 

 lip. 



OESALPINIE/E. 



Cassia sp. — Is an undetermined variety from New South Wales, 

 the leaves of which are said to act as a purgative on horses and cattle. 



Cassia laevigata (Shrub). — Suspect. 



Cassia occidentalis (Shrub). — Mr. Bailey (Australia) states that this 

 plant is under suspicion. 



Cassia mimosoides (Shrub). — Considered as dangerous in Ceylon. 



Cassia Sophera (Shrub). — Found in South Australia, New South 

 Wales, Queensland, &c., and regarded with suspicion. 



