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FINDING NATURE’S TREASURES 
tie, too. It did not burn much, but they did not want to 
try it again. 
“Plants can’t run away from their enemies, and they 
don’t have mouths with teeth,” said Uncle Jack. “They 
have to fight some other way. Some have stingers like 
the nettles. Some have bad-tasting sap. Others have 
thorns, and a few are very poisonous. We may find all 
of these kinds while we are looking for treasures.” 
“I shall try not to be angry the next time plants sting 
me,” promised Buddy. “I shall remember that it is their 
way of keeping things from hurting them.” 
“That is right, Buddy,” said Uncle Jack. “It is much 
better to know the plants which will hurt you, and then 
not touch them.” 
