136 FIRST STEPS IN GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. 



" I was told not to eat horse-chestnuts, because 

 they are hurtful," said Kobert. 



LEAF AND FLOWER-BUDS OF TIIK HORSE-CHESTNUT. 



" They are neither wholesome, nor agreeable : 

 even with the Genevese sheep, the fruit is crushed 

 and given cautiously in small quantities. Several 

 of the soapworts are dangerous plants; and in 



