WILD FLOWERS WHITE AND GREENISH 



retains its baneful activities throughout every month in 

 the year. Now and again we hear of persons being 

 immune to its attack, but it is a mooted subject and 

 its ill effects vary greatly from mild to severe. The 

 writer recalls an occasion when both eyes were closed 

 for a day or two by the swelling caused by the effects 

 of this poison. And singularly enough, he has sub- 

 sequently handled all parts of the plant at all seasons 

 without experiencing the slightest infection. It is an 

 uncertain privilege, however, and it is always highly 

 advisable to avoid it altogether. The poison first 

 manifests itself by an inflamed irritation of the affected 

 part of the skin. Tiny blisters immediately succeed a 

 burning sensation. They spread and increase rapidly 

 in size and number until the itching and swelling finally 

 becomes very unpleasant. Frequent applications of a 

 strong solution of weakened alcohol and powdered 

 sugar of lead, well rubbed into the affected part, will 

 usually relieve the discomfort at once and prevent the 

 spreading of the poison. This lead solution is very 

 poisonous if taken internally. When the redness first 

 appears, a thorough washing of the affected part with 

 strong, hot soapsuds is recommended. Cold water 

 will not dissolve the poisonous oil. 



This thrifty, climbing woody vine is very prolific, 

 and grows abundantly everywhere throughout its range. 

 It is commonly found in thickets and along country 

 highways, fences and woodland borders, where the 

 dense foliage covers everything it clings to. It climbs 

 readily by numerous aerial rootlets, but is quite as 



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