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Aloin, which is derived from this plant, was ineffective for 
mothproofing.-- Jackson and Wassell ( 219 , p. 1177). 
Extracts from the dry leaves were more or less repellent to the 
Japanese beetle.-- Met sger and Grant (277 ) • 
ALOE FERQX Mill* Cape aloe. 
The bitter sap, used for dressing wounds, keeps off flies ♦-- 
Yon Mueller (414 , p« 34) • 
Of various gums tested with oils to find stable emulsifiers, aloes 
cape was unstable.— Ginsburg (158 ) • 
A spray of 2.5-peroent sodium arsenite gave better protection to 
sun-dried hides attacked by the skin beetle than one consisting of 2 ounces 
of bitter oape aloes, 5 ounces of sodium arsenite, and 5 ounces of wash- 
ing soda in 4, gallons of water, a mixture -commonly applied to the hides 
just before they are exported.— Smit (367 ) • 
ALOE spp. 
A strong decoction with soap gave good results against certain 
lepidopterous larvae and aphids.— Schreiber (360 ) . 
A 2-percent tincture was recommended against lice on cattle or 
other domestic animals.— Martini (269 , p. 425). 
ALOE STRIATULA Haw. 
In India this species was often found suspended from the roofs of 
native apartments, as it was said to attract fleas.- Dalsell and Gibson 
(111 , p. 91). 
ALOE SUCCOTRINA Lam* 
In Germany a weak solution of tincture of aloes was recommended to 
rid plants of soale insects.— Anonymous (2). 
AMIANTHIUM MUSCAETQXICUM (Walt.) A* Gray. Synonyms: Melanthium 
mus oaetoxl cum Walt.; Chrosperma muscaetoxioum Ktxe. Amianthium. 
Crow poison. 
This plant is employed against the housefly. The bulbs ere tri- 
turated and mixed with molasses or honey, and the preparation is spread 
upon plates and plaoed in parts of the house most infested. The flies 
