COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS TREES 



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Liquidambar (lAquidambar styracifiua, 

 Natural Order, Altingiaceee) is a hardy deciduous 

 tree with ornamental foliage. It was introduced 

 into this country from America in 1681. It prefers 

 a deep moist loamy soil. 



The ashes of this tree contain in 100 parts : — 



Sweet gum is produced from Liquidambar, and 

 resembles storax. 



Liriodendron {Liriodendron tulipifera, Natural 

 Order, Magnoliacese) is a hardy deciduous tree, 

 with large yellowish-green flowers and bright green 

 leaves. It prefers a sandy loam. 

 ' The ashes of the " tuUp tree," or " saddle tree," 

 contain in 100 parts : — 



