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SOAPBERRY FAMILY 



showy, 12-15 mm. long, stamens exserted; fruit globose, covered with 

 spines, seeds with a large, conspicuous scar : Hippocastanum, horse- 

 chestnut. 



This species is cultivated to a slight extent in parks and yards, espe- 

 cially in the southeastern part of the state. Introduced from Asia via 

 Europe. It is grown very extensively farther south and east and occa- 

 sionally found escaped from cultivation. 



The wood is whitish slightly tinged with yellow, light, soft and very 

 close grained. Blossoms in May and June, fruit ripe in August and Sep- 

 tember. 



