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LoC No.: agr45000247

Title: Poison-ivy, Poison-oak and Poison Sumac: Identification, Precautions and Eradication

Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1972

Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available
by The Internet Archive.

Summary: "Poison-ivy, Poison-oak and Poison Sumac: Identification, Precautions and…" by Donald M. Crooks and Leonard W. Kephart is a scientific publication issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the mid-20th century. This book focuses on the identification, precautions, and eradication of poison-ivy, poison-oak, and poison sumac, which are common yet dangerous plants known for causing painful skin reactions upon contact. The authors provide an extensive guide to recognizing these plants and understanding their growth habits. The publication is comprehensive in its approach to educating readers about the characteristics of each plant, including common poison-ivy, oakleaf poison-ivy, western poison-oak, and poison sumac. It outlines the distinctive features such as leaf shapes, growth forms, and the context in which these plants are likely to be found, therefore empowering individuals to identify and avoid them effectively. Additionally, the book addresses the dangers of accidental poisoning, discusses preventative measures and treatments for skin reactions, and offers detailed strategies for eradicating these plants through mechanical and chemical methods. Overall, it serves as a vital resource for anyone looking to learn about these hazardous plants and how to avoid or manage them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crooks, D. M. (Donald Mundell), 1902-

Author: Kephart, Leonard Wheeler, 1892-

EBook No.: 59555

Published: May 19, 2019

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Poison ivy

Subject: Poison oak

Subject: Poison sumac

LoCC: Science: Botany

LoCC: Agriculture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: agr45000247

Title: Poison-ivy, Poison-oak and Poison Sumac: Identification, Precautions and Eradication

Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1972

Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available
by The Internet Archive.

Summary: "Poison-ivy, Poison-oak and Poison Sumac: Identification, Precautions and…" by Donald M. Crooks and Leonard W. Kephart is a scientific publication issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the mid-20th century. This book focuses on the identification, precautions, and eradication of poison-ivy, poison-oak, and poison sumac, which are common yet dangerous plants known for causing painful skin reactions upon contact. The authors provide an extensive guide to recognizing these plants and understanding their growth habits. The publication is comprehensive in its approach to educating readers about the characteristics of each plant, including common poison-ivy, oakleaf poison-ivy, western poison-oak, and poison sumac. It outlines the distinctive features such as leaf shapes, growth forms, and the context in which these plants are likely to be found, therefore empowering individuals to identify and avoid them effectively. Additionally, the book addresses the dangers of accidental poisoning, discusses preventative measures and treatments for skin reactions, and offers detailed strategies for eradicating these plants through mechanical and chemical methods. Overall, it serves as a vital resource for anyone looking to learn about these hazardous plants and how to avoid or manage them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crooks, D. M. (Donald Mundell), 1902-

Author: Kephart, Leonard Wheeler, 1892-

EBook No.: 59555

Published: May 19, 2019

Downloads: 68

Language: English

Subject: Poison ivy

Subject: Poison oak

Subject: Poison sumac

LoCC: Science: Botany

LoCC: Agriculture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.