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“*Sabicu ” (Leuceena formosa, Griseb. = Acacia formosa= Lysiloma Sabicu. 
Leguminose). Sp. gr., "957. Breaks at 435 lbs. Hard, elastic, brown. 
Sugar-mills. 
‘Sabina ” (Juniperus virginiana, L. Conifere). Sp. gr., 655.  Ever- 
lasting. 
“‘Tamarindo” (Tamarindus indica, L. Leguminose). Hard, brown, 
handsomely veined ; takes a good polish. In demand for furniture. 
**Tengue ” (Poppigia procera, Pol. Leguminose). Sp. gr., *924. Hard, 
yellow. Posts. 
“Vera” (Chione cubensis, Rich. Rubiacew). Sp. gr., 786. Roofing. 
“*Vaba” (Andira inermis, Kunth. Legwminose). Sp. gr., ‘688. Breaks 
at 300 lbs. Hard, brown, veined; poisonous ; indestructible under water 
or underground. Ship-building. 
© Vaiti” (Hacecaria lucida, Su. Euphorbiacee). Sp. gr., 1193. Very 
hard. Walking-sticks. 
*“Yamaquey ”’ (Pictitia angustifolia, Griseb. Leguminose). Sp. gr., °997. 
Breaks at 293 lbs. Hard, dark brown. Good for posts. 
Yana” (Conocarpus erectus, Kunth. Combretacee). Sp. gr., 1:008. 
Sleepers. 
** Vanilla” (Picrodendron Juglans, Griseb. Juglandacee). Sp. gr., 1184. 
Sleepers. 
“Vaya” (Oxandra virgata, Rich. Anonacee). Sp. gr.,1°051. Breaks 
at 228 lbs. Hard, light, brown. Building. 
JAMAICA. 
In 1875 Jamaica was estimated to contain 800,000 acres of 
timber, only 20,000 of which were in the hands of Government ; 
whilst clearing was proceeding at the rate of 30,000 acres annually. 
The chief exported woods are logwood (Hamatoxylon campechi- 
anum, L.), ebony or “ Cocus-wood” (Brya Hbenus, DC.), lance- 
wood (Oxandra virgata, Rich.), lignum-vite (Guatacum officinale, 
L.), mahogany (Swietenia Mahogani, L.), candlewood (Amyris, 
sp.), and braziletto (Cesalpinia brasiliensis), a valuable dye. The 
Jamaica mahogany is said to be harder and richer in grain than 
that of Honduras. The only gregarious trees in the island are 
logwood, “ Cashaw ” (Prosopis juliflora), and ‘ bread-nut ” (Brosi- 
mum Alicastrum ; nat. order, Moree). The cashaw is valuable 
for piles and sleepers, and is the chief fuel. Other species are :— 
Andira inermis, Kunth. (nat. order, Leguminose). ‘‘ Bastard cabbage.” 
Amyris balsamifera, L. (nat. order, Burseracee). ‘* Lignum Rhodium” 
or ‘‘ Mountain Torchwood.” 
Brosimum Aubletii, Poep. (nat. order, Artocarpacee), ‘‘ Letter,” ‘‘ Leo- 
pard,”’ or ‘‘ Snake” wood. 
Calliandra [= Pithecolobium] Samam, Griseb. (nat. order, Leguminose). 
**South American Acacia ” or ‘* Algarob.” 
