bright red when mixed with soap water. It is a large tree like 

 the Nacascolo. It is used in cabinet work, for framing, etc. The 

 only place in which I can remember to have seen it growing is on 

 a rocky hill at the foot of the volcano Mombacho, near the shore 

 of Lake Nicaragua. The hill is covered with these trees, which, 

 in the beginning of every spring, are a beautiful sight, being cov- 

 ered with yellow flowers. 



(6.) GranadiUo-negro. Wood very much esteemed for interior 

 decoration, on account of its handsome dark color, fineness of 

 grain and ease of working. The tree attains a height of thirty 

 feet, and is found on the shores of the rivers which flow into the 

 eastern side of Lake Nicaragua. 



(/.) Gauchipilin. Fine grained wood of a light yellowish color, 

 heavy and tough. The tree attains a height of 30 or 40 feet, and 

 has a diameter of 15 inches. It is irregularly branched. Much 

 used by the artisans for durable work, as it resists moisture for 

 years. It is also used for telegraph poles and railroad ties. Is 

 abundant all over the country. 



(8.) Guapmot. The tree is nearly as large as the Jenisero, and 

 its branches large but more erect. The wood is of a light mahog- 

 any color, long grained, but very compact, heavy and tough. Is 

 used almost exclusively for cylinders of sugar cane mills, while the 

 teeth moving them are made of guachipilin, guayacan or other 

 similar wood. 



(9.) Guayabo de Monte. Attains a height of sixty feet, is of irre- 

 gular diameter, and seldom over two feet above the lateral roots, acting 

 as braces, which support the trunk. It has a fine grain and is very 

 tenacious. The test made probably does not show full strength, 

 as it was an inferior sample. It is used for small masts and the 

 weather streaks of boats. According to Mr. D. L. Murray, who 

 preferred it above all others for launch guards, it resists wear and 

 tear better than any other wood. 



(10.) Guiligidste. A wood unknown to commerce. Has a light 

 brown color in the heart, is fine and fibrous of grain. It ran above 

 the average in compression. It is not as durable as the other hard 

 woods, but from its beautiful grain and color, and from its ease of 

 working, it would seem that it should be used for interior house 

 work. The tree is small, growing only about 30 feet high, with a 

 diameter from 15 to 18 inches. 



