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INDUSTRIAL PLANTS 



Mahogany (Fig. 255) is pre-eminently the joiner's wood, 

 being preferred to all others for cabinet making of all sorts, 

 interior finish, and ornamental work in general. 



Fid. 255. — Mahogany (Swirtenia Mahoguni, Melia Family, Melmcar). 

 A, flowering brancli. B, flower, cut vertically, with cal^TC and corolla 

 removed. C, staminatc tube. D, pistil. E, bud. F, fruit. G, central 

 column of fruit with seed attached. H, seed. J, fruit-valve, side view. 

 (Harms.) — Tree 21 m. tall; leaves smooth, flowers greenish yellow; 

 fruit dry. Native home, Tropical America. 



Orange-ivood (Fig. 106) although attractive, is available 

 only in such small quantities that its use is mostly restricted 



