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The restricted distribution of this tree makes it an object of in- 
terest, but its peculiar interest, as was stated above, lies in its 
inner bark, which has given it the popular name of lack-bark, and 
which perhaps caused Lamarck to give it the specific name of 
“lintearia,” meaning “of or belonging to linen.” This inner 
bark is made up of fibers arranged in several layers, which may 
be stretched apart into a loose fabric. This is well shown in the 
upper figure of the second illustration accompanying this article. 
+ « FIG. 16, One of the layers of the inner bark, showing its lace-like texture. 
It hardly seems possible that all of this fluffy mass could have 
once been confined within the outer bark, shown in the other end 
of the figure. The lace-like character of the inner bark may be 
seen in the third illustration. In former times, and even now to 
a less extent, the people employed this bark in making capes, 
ruffs, bonnets, and even entire lace suits. Its yellowish tinge is 
removed by bleaching in the sun, frequent applications of water 
being given. It has, unfortunately, had other uses than the 
adornment of the person, for during the days of slavery it was 
manufactured into whips which were used in beating the negro 
