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In Persia, the flesh is used for curing mange and ringworm by mixing it with grease in 

 order to rub it in. The flowers once were used as a laxative and were suitable for 

 obstructions, but they are no longer used medically. In the United States the skin of the 

 roots is used as an effective vermifuge; this remedy should be administered with great 

 caution. 



CULTIVATION. The tree is propagated from seeds sown as soon as they are ripe. 

 But in the north of France, the seedbeds have to be sheltered from extreme cold. Soil used 

 for orange trees suits them best. 



KEY TO PLATE. 



521 . Chinaberry tree. 1. Calyx and pistil. 2. Opened interior tube with stamens. 



