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TRUNK OF THE GREAT PAPAW 



Close view of the prize-winning specimen near Boonville, Ind., showing characteristics of 

 the species. Dendrologists agree that the wood of the pajiaw is hght, spongy, and 

 of Httle vak:e, but it is said to have been somewhat used for l)uil(hng purjjoses in the 

 • southern States. When freshly cut it shows beautiful yellowish and greenish tints, 

 anrl gives out an easily recognizal)le odor. Photograjih l)y Thomas P. Littlepage. 

 (FiR. 12.) 



