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other vegrtables it makes an excellent drink for a dis- 

 ordered stomach. 



No. 12. — Red Rose. 



This is the queen of all flowers, and, though short 

 lived, falls not a useless sacrifice. The leaves dried and 

 steeped in milk, are very cooling, quieting and good for 

 sore ej'es, and useful in allaying inflammation. 



No. 13. — Vervine. 



Has two colors, blue and white; is a good medicine in 

 fevers, and for all consumptive complaints. It makes a 

 harmless emetic, and may be taken powdered; mixed 

 with thoroughwort, or made into a tea, is good for a 

 weak stomach. 



No. 14. — Witch Hazel. 



This is a small bush or tree, it grows in swamps and 

 wettish land, by the sides of creeks and rivers. A tea 

 made of this, and drank freely, is good to stop bleeding 

 at the stomach. It is good in all bowel complaints; the 

 bark boiled in milk and water, is good for those afflicted 

 with strain across the kidneys. 



No. 15. — Crowfoot or Buttercup. 



This is a tuber-rooted, perennial plant, very common 

 in rich meadows and moist places; it grows from one to 

 two feet high, and has a very glossy flower. Every 

 part of this plant is acrid. Those who wish to endure 

 the pain of a blister, may have their ends gratified by 

 making use of this herb. 



