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for pillows and mattresses, so that the tree Is some- 

 times called the down tree. In South America, it is 

 called balsa. 



Dogwood. A coastal tree with verv durable 

 wood, used tor boat-building, charcoal, and fuel. 

 The bark of the roots was used by the Carib Indians 

 to stupefy fish so that they might be easily caught. 

 This tree is not at all related to the dogwood of the 

 eastern United States. 



Ebony. The wood is colored like mahogany. 

 The pods are much twisted. The true ebony is an 

 entirely different tree, related to the persimmon. 



Geiger Tree. A small tree planted for ornament 

 because of its funnel-shaped, orange-colored flowers 

 and white fruit. 



Horsebean. This striking little tree is cultivated 

 for ornament, and for fodder for goats and other do- 

 mestic animals. The twigs are yellowish-green, zig- 

 zag, and spiny; the leaves are long and narrow with 

 small leaflets. 



Inkwood. a reddish-brown, heavy wood used 

 for the handles of tools, boats, and piles for docks. 



JoEWOOD. A small tree with deliciously fragrant 

 flowers. 



Lace-Bark. This pretty little tree has inner 

 bark resembling lace, which is used for ropes, whips, 

 dusting brushes, handkerchiefs, etc. 



