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School: Lusmagh

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Gortarevan, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
T. Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0814, Page 219

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    The weeds most harmful in my district are,
    Hemlock Shariváwn and Robin-run-the-hedge.
    1. Hemlock is a weed that grows in rich land and is poisonous. It is a green colour with little white seeds on the top. It grows about foot and a half high.
    2. Shariváwn grows in little bundles about three inches high. its colour is green with little leaves on each side.
    3. Robin run the hedge is a weed of a green colour. Sometimes it grows three feet in length and it
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