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the leaves have some resemblance to those of the 

 American species. The wood is of a dull red colour, 

 not so beautiful as common mahogany, but much 

 harder, heavier, and more durable. The natives of 

 India account it the most lasting timber that their 

 country produces, and therefore they employ it in 

 their sacred edifices, and upon every occasion where 

 they wish to combine strength with durability. 



Swietenia cUoroxylon. 



The Chloroxylon is chiefly found in the mountains 

 of the Sircars, that run parallel to the bay of Bengal, 

 to the N.E. of the mouth of the River Godovery. 

 The tree does not attain the same size as either of the 

 former, and the appearance of the wood is different. 

 It is of a deep yellow, nearly of the same colour as 

 box, from which it does not differ much in durability ; 

 and it could be applied to the same purposes. 



