I.] 



CELASTRACE^. 



ruminated: the minute embryo is at one extremity of the 

 seed. 



Charcoal is prepared from the wood of the Spindle-tree, 

 for the use of artists. 



19. Natural Order Aquiioliaceae. The Holly Family. 



DISTRIBUTION. Most numerous on the mountain 

 slopes of South America, with representatives in the 

 Tropics and Temperate Zone of the Old World. But 

 one species in tropical Africa and Australia respectively. 

 One British genus, species i. 



Type Common Holly (Ilex Aquifoliuni). 



A much-branched evergreen tree, with alternate cori- 

 aceous shining prickly leaves, and small white clustered 

 axillary flowers. (The only British species of the Family.) 





The white wood of the Holly is used in Tunbridge 

 marquetry ware as the base into which patterns are 

 inlaid. Birdlime is prepared from the bark. 



The leaves of a South American Holly (7. paraguay- 

 ensis) are extensively used as tea, under the name of 

 Matd or Paraguay tea. 



20. Natural Order Rhamnacese. The Buckthorn 

 Family. 



DISTRIBUTION. Tropic and temperate zone in both 

 hemispheres. One British genus, species 2. 



