THE SYCAMORE. 2$ 



bourhood of the Tea, and the dafhing of 

 the fait fpray, than almoft any other tree ; 

 and hence is often fet in rope-walks in 

 maritime towns. It comes early into 

 flower, and ufually bears a vaft profufion 

 of pendent light-green bunches or catkins, 

 which make a handfome fhow. The 

 flowers fmell ftrong of honey, and afford 

 much pafture to the bees. The foliage of 

 the fycamore foon lofes its fpring verdure, 

 and changes its hue. Cowper calls it 



capricious in attire, 



Now green, now tawny, and, ere autumn yet 

 Have changed the woods, in fcarlet honours bright. 



Its wood is foft and very white, and 

 hence proper for the ufe of the turner, 

 who makes from it bowls, trenchers, and 

 other utenfils. From its lightness, it is 

 alfo occalionally ufed for cart and plough 

 timber. 



If the fycamore is tapped in the fpring, 

 it affords a fweetifh watery liquor which 

 may be ufed to fave malt in brewing, and 

 will yield a fugar upon infpiflation. Mod 



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