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mend a 1% solution of potassium permanganate and 
aluminium sulphate as a chemical antidote, one quart be- 
ing enough for three to five cows, or seven to ten horses; 
and injections of one-half to one grain of atropin. Marsh 
and Clawson report poor results from this treatment and 
recommend the use of Epsom salts and injections of a 
combination of physostigmin salicylate, pilocarpin hydro- 
chloride and strychnin sulphate, supplemented by hypo- 
dermics of dilute alcohol where weakness is very pro- 
nounced. All excitement should be avoided and the ani- 
mal kept with its head higher than the rest of the body. 
Where bloating occurs, it should be relieved by paunch- 
ing. \ 
As noted above, many species of Larkspur are found in 
Canada and the United States, but a detailed classification 
is unnecessary. All have leaves with deep 
palmate lobes and flowers in a loose elongated 
terminal cluster. The flowers vary from bright blue to 
pale violet and yellow, both sepals and petals being col- 
oured. Each is provided with a long spur. The glisten- 
‘ing black seeds are contained in erect, horned capsules. 
The species are divided into two groups. The low Lark- 
spurs grow from six inches to three feet tall and the 
foliage dies and dries up at seeding time. The tall spe- 
cies are three to six feet high, and retain their leaves for 
a longer period. . 
The Plants 
MONKSHOOD—Aconittwm spp. 
Other Common Names: Friar’s Cap, Wolfsbane, Iron 
Hat. 
Rydberg lists three members of this genus from West- 
ern Canada. One of these, Aconitum columbianum Nutt. 
