266 INDUSTRIAL PLANTS 
Mahogany (Fig. 255) is pre-eminently the joiner’s wood, 
being preferred to all others for cabinet making of all sorts, 
interior finish, and ornamental work in general. 
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Fic. 255.—Mahogany (Swietenia Mahogoni, Melia Family, Meliacee). 
A, flowering branch. B, flower, cut vertically, with calyx and corolla 
removed. C, staminate tube. D, pistil. H, bud. F, fruit. G, central 
column of fruit with seed attached. H, seed. J, fruit-valve, side view. 
(Harms.)—Tree 21 m. tall; leaves smooth, flowers greenish yellow; 
fruit dry. Native home, Tropical America. 
Orange-wood (Fig. 106) although attractive, is available 
only in such small quantities that its use is mostly restricted 
