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Gymnocladus Canadensis, Lamarck. 



The Chicot. A North American timber and avenue tree, attaining 

 a height of 80 feet ; allied to Gleditschia, but, as the name implies, 

 thornless. Delights in rich soil and a sheltered position. Can be 

 raised from cuttings of the roots. The wood is strong, tough, com- 

 pact, fine-grained, and assumes a rosy colour. The pods preserved 

 like those of Tamarinds are said to be wholesome (Simmonds). 



Hagenia Abyssinica, Willdenow. (Brayera anthelminthica, Kunth.) 



Abyssinia, at elevations from 3,000 to 8,000 feet. A tall tree, 

 admitted in this list because its flowers have come into medicinal 

 use. It is moreover quite eligible for ornamental plantations. 



Hardwickia binata, Eoxburgh. 



India, up to elevations of nearly 4,000 feet. Maximum height of 

 tree, 120 feet. Wood from red-brown to nearly black, close- 

 grained, exceedingly hard, heavy and durable ; valued for under- 

 ground work. The bark furnishes easily a valuable material for 

 cordage. The tree can readily be pollarded for cattle-fodder 

 (Brandis). 



Harina caryotoides, Roxburgh. 



Assam, Chittagong and Darjeeling. A dwarf, tufted, hardy Palm, 

 desirable for decorative purposes. 



Harpullia Hillii, F. v. Mueller. 



The Tulip "Wood of Queensland. One of the most valuable of the 

 numerous kinds of trees indigenous there for select cabinet-work. 

 H. pendula (Planchon) is equally valuable. 



Hedeoma pulegioides, Persoon. 



The Penny-royal of North America. An annual herb of aromatic 

 taste, employed in medicine. The volatile oil is also in use. 



Hedysarum coronarium, Linne.* 



The Soola Clover. South Europe. One of the best of perennial 

 fodder herbs, yielding a bulky return. It carries with it also the 

 recommendation of being extremely handsome. 



Heleocharis tuberosa, Roemer and Schultes. 



China, where it is called Matai or Petsi. This rush can be sub- 

 jected to regular cultivation in ponds for the sake of its edible 

 wholesome tubers. H. plantaginea and H. fistulosa of India and 

 the Australian H. sphacelata are allied plants. 



