. The forester's manual, or, The forest trees of Eastern North America [microform]. Trees; Arbres. Poison Sum \r, Poison Ei-dkr. (/?/n<5 rer«jx) A small tree, 15 to 20 up to 25 feet hifih. Noted for being the most poisonous tree in the country. Its active principle is a fixed oil. This may be removed by washing with an alcoholic solution of sugar of lead; it is a sure cure. When this remedy is not at hand, wash the parts with water as hot as one can stand, this is also a reliable remedy. The same remarks apply to Poison Ivy and Poison Oak. Leaves 6 to 15 mches long; leaflets 7 to 13 in numb
. The forester's manual, or, The forest trees of Eastern North America [microform]. Trees; Arbres. Poison Sum \r, Poison Ei-dkr. (/?/n<5 rer«jx) A small tree, 15 to 20 up to 25 feet hifih. Noted for being the most poisonous tree in the country. Its active principle is a fixed oil. This may be removed by washing with an alcoholic solution of sugar of lead; it is a sure cure. When this remedy is not at hand, wash the parts with water as hot as one can stand, this is also a reliable remedy. The same remarks apply to Poison Ivy and Poison Oak. Leaves 6 to 15 mches long; leaflets 7 to 13 in numbers and 2 to 4 inches long. Timber is light and worthless. A cubic foot weighs 27 lbs. Damp Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946. Toronto : Musson
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