436 ECONOMIC FORESTRY. 
“ Jayajabico ” (Colubrina reclinata, Dow. Rhamnacew), Hard, deep red. 
** Jequi” (Dipholis nigra, Griseb. Sapotaccw). Sp. gr., 1°268. Breaks 
at 354 lbs. Hard, dark brown streaked with black. Balustrades, posts, ete. 
“ Joeuma” (Sideroxylon mastichodendron, Jacq.  Sapotacew). Sp. gr., 
1:079. Hard, yellowish. All kinds of carpenter’s work. 
“‘ Jucaro” (Bucida capitata, Dow. Combretacer). Sp. gr., *893. Breaks 
at 398 lbs. Compact, grey. Carpenter’s work, carts, etc. 
*‘Jagua”’ (Genipa americana, L. Rubiacew). Sp. gr., 896. Breaks at 
314 Ibs. Soft, compact, elastic, light brown. Lances, gun-stocks, ete. 
**Lanero” (Ochroma lagopus, Swartz. Bombacee). Sp. gr., °180. 
“ Majagna” (Paritium elatum, Dow. = Hibiscus tiliaceus, L. Malvacee). 
Sp. gr., °722. Breaks at 394 lbs. Very flexible, bluish-green, quick- 
growing. Ropes from bark. In demand for gun-stocks, carriage-poles, 
ship-knees, ete. 
**Manaji”’ (Itheedia aristata, Griseb. Guttifere). Sp. gr., "929. Hard, 
resinous. Building. 
‘Manele prieto” (Avicennia nitida, Jacq. Verbenacee). Sp. gr., 1178. 
Breaks at 380 lbs. Hard, dark brown. Posts under water. Bark and 
leaves for tanning. 
“*Mangle colorado” (Rhizophora Mangle, L. Rhizophoracee). Sp. gr., 
1:017. Tanning. 
**Mate”’ (Tobinia ternata, Des. Rutacece). Sp. gr., 1°029. Hard, com- 
pact. Good for posts. 
‘*Moruro-abey ” (Peltophorum adnatum, Griseb. Leguminose). Sp. gr., 
°999. Hard. 
*‘Nogal criollo” (Juglans insularis, Griseb, Juglandacee), Sp. gr., 
‘797. Hard. Building. 
“Ocuje” (Calophyllium Calaba, Jacq. Guttifere). Sp. gr., 842. Breaks 
at 354 lbs. Flexible, orange yellow; veined. Masts and building. 
‘* Ofon criollo” ( Vitex divaricata, Swartz. Verbenacee). Sp. gr., ‘769. 
Posts. 
** Peralejo”’ (Byrsonima crassifolia, Kunth. Malpighiacee). Sp. gr., °693. 
Hedges and tanning. 
‘* Pico de gallo” (Cynometra cubensis, Rich. Leguminose). Sp. gr., *927. 
Hard, durable. 
“* Pifion de cereas”’ (Erythrina carnea, Dow. Leguminose). Hedges. 
** Pifion plumago ” (Gliricidia sepium, Kunth. Leguminose). Hedges. 
**Ramon” (Trophis americana, L. Urticacew). Sp. gr., 1°183. Walking- 
sticks. Leaves as fodder. 
**Rasca barriga” (Randia calophylla, Griseb. Rutacew). Sp. gr., 1°028. 
Hard, flexible. Building. 
‘*Roble blanco ” (Tecoma pentaphylla, Juss. Bignoniacee). Sp. gr., *834. 
Yokes and building. 
*“Roble guayo” (Petitia Poppigia, Schau. Verbenacee). Sp. gr., *826. 
Posts. 
“‘ Roble de olor” (Catalpa longisiliqua, Griseb. Bignoniacew). Sp. gr., 
‘753. Very hard, incorruptible. 
“*Roble real” (Tecoma longiflora, Griseb. Bignoniacee). Sp. gr., +900. 
Good for building. : 
