Séance du i 3 Juin 1917 
519 
with water. A soothing lotion such as Lotio Calaminæ or a very 
weak solution of Carbolic Acid, to relieve the itching, is also 
indicated, and were tried in the experimental dermatitis men- 
tioned above. 
Summary. - We believe thaï we hâve sufficient evidence that 
Haplophyllum tuberculatam (Forskal 1776) vvas the forts et origo 
of the cutaneous éruption from which our patient suffered. 
Acknowledgments. — We beg to acknowledge with thanks the 
aid given to us by Colonel Jackson, C. B. and Mr. Massey in obtai- 
ning information with regard to the plant. We are especia "y 
indebted to Mrs. Crowfoot for the drawing so kindly lent to us. 
Khartoum, May 22nd., 1917. 
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Illustrations (Plate VI) 
Fig. 1. —PhoLograph of a slightly dried specimen of Haplophyllum 
iuberculatum (Forskal 1775). Onequarter natural size. 
Fig. 2. — Photographs of a sketch made by Mrs. Crowfoot showingthe 
main characters of Haplophyllum tuberculatam (Forskal 1775). Magnified. 
Fig. 3. — Photograph of a sketch made by Mrs. Crowfoot of a flower 
of Haplophyllum tuberculatum (Forskal 1775). Magnified. 
Fig. 4. —Photograph of a portion ofthe éruption experimentally produ- 
ced on the forearm in a susceptible person by rubbing, for a few seconds, 
with the leaves and flowers of the plant. Reduced . 
