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ing to people not accustomed to the tropics, but a 

 few, such as holly, sumac, and catalpa, mean the 

 same as they do in New York and Virginia. 



Trees of the Forest and Seaside 



Bayberry. The common bayberry of the east- 

 ern United States grows in the mountains of the 

 West Indies and the wax-coated fruits have been 

 used there for the manufacture of candles. 



Birch. A common tree with thin, reddish bark, 

 which splits into shreds like the birch of the United 

 States, hence the name. It is used for fence-posts, 

 because it readily takes root and becomes permanent. 

 The wood is spongy and soft, although white and 

 rather attractive. 



Blolly. This tree has small leaves, brown, scaly 

 bark, and pale-colored wood. The fruit consists of 

 clusters of small red berries, which are oblong in 

 shape, ribbed, and fleshy. 



BoMBAx. A tree with smooth green bark re- 

 sembling the linden in having a strong, fibrous in- 

 ner bark which is used for clothes, strings, etc. 



Byrsonima. a small tree which furnishes an ex- 

 cellent wood and its bark is used for tanning. The 

 yellow, acid berries are sometimes eaten, although 

 rather astringent. 



