Trees Foil) id in the Fields 



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ground and thus become permanent. The fruits 

 are egg-shaped, one and a half inches long, with a 

 pleasant acid pulp. The name refers to the fact 

 that hogs are very fond of this fruit and fatten on it. 

 Horse-Radish Tree. The name is derived from 

 the taste of the root. The pods, which are long and 

 straight, are eaten as vegetables and are also pick- 

 led. An oil made trom the winged seeds is used by 

 watch-makers. 



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Fig. 44. The Prado, a famous parkway in Havana. These beautiful 

 laurel trees were all destroyed bv a liurricane. 



