92 SILVA OF NORTU AMERICA. 



SIMAEUEE^. 



Slmaruba glauca was first distinguislied by Humboldt, who found it near the port of La T ' 'A 

 on the island of Cuba. It was discovered in Florida by Dr. J. L. Blod<«-ett. ^^"^ 



The Paradise-tree, as Simariiba glauca, perhaps on account of its beauty, is sometimes called b 

 the inhabitants of Key West, is the handsomest of the tropical trees found in southern Florida It ' ^ 

 desirable ornamental tree to cultivate in the gardens of the tropics for its excellent habit hrJir f '' ! 

 ample foliage, and bright-colored fruit. ' ' ""^ ^"'^ 



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EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES. 



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Pirate XXXVIII. Suiaeuba glauca. 



1. A staminate inflorescence, natural size. 



2. A staminate flower, enlarged. 



3. Vertical section of a staminate flower, enlarged. 



4. Anterior and jjosterior views of a stamen, enlarged, 



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Plate XXXIX. Simaruba glauca. 



1. A pistillate inflorescence, natural size. 



2. Diagram of a pistillate flower. 



3. Vertical section of a pistillate flower, enlarged. 



4. An ovary, enlarged. 



5. A panicle of fruit, natural size. 



6. Vertical section of a fruit, enlarged. 



7. Cross section of a fruit, enlarged. 



8. An embryo, much enlarged. 



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