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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