POISONOUS PLANTS 



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sheep have been stated to be comparatively insusceptible, 

 but several cases of sheep poisoning by it are on record. 



Pig. 28. — Coniitm Maculatum (Spotted Hemlock). 

 (From Smith's 'Veterinary Hygiene.') 



According to Cornevin from 4 to 5 pounds of the fresh 

 plant will kill a horse, and from 8 to 10 pounds an ox. 



