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1447. Sulix ;,lba, 



for tanning as that of the oak ; and it is alt^o used in medicine, in the curej 

 of agues, as a substitute for cinchcna ; tliongh it is inferior for both pur- 

 poses to that of S. 'RnsseWiuna. As fuel, the wood of this tree is to that of 

 the beech as 808 is to 1340; but the old bark makes a very useful fuel ; and, 

 both it and the wood will burn when green, in which state the wood is said I 

 to give out most heat. The charcoal is excellent for use in the manufacture 

 of gunpowder, and for crayons. The ashes are very rich in alkali, containing 

 more than a tenth part of their weight of that salt. In France, a fine blood-: 

 red colour is obtained from the bark ; and that of the young tree is used iiii 

 the preparation of leatiier for making gloves. j 



It is justly remarked by Mr. Gorrie, that it adds much to the value of the 

 Shlix alba, that its pro[)agatiou and culture are of the most simple description,: 

 and that it will grow luxuriantly in most soils where other trees make butl 

 slow progress. According to Sang, it will thrive well in high and dry I 



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