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consideration of some trifling concession from Grov- 

 ernment. Plant in large pits at 25 — 30 feet apart. 

 Ploughing the land at the time of seed-shedding will 

 be productive of seedlings. 



254 Albiziza procera, Benth. Kan, ChikulF Tarn. 



Konda Vagte. 



References.— JSedci. Fl. Syh. 95. Diet, of Econ. 

 Prod, of Ind: 



The Tamil people call this immense tree the hill 

 Vaghe (Kan. Bage), but it is a distinct species 

 occupying comparatively high altitudes. Leaves 

 deciduous in the cold season. Common on both the 

 Eastern and "Western Ghats of the Madras Presiden- 

 cy, where Beddome describes it as a magnificient 

 tree. Wood noted for the preparation of charcoal 

 but said to be inferior otherwise. Should be search- 

 ed for on the south-west boundary of the province. 

 Seedlings spring up freely in the forests and the tree 

 coppices. 



255 Albizzia Julibrissin, Durazz. 



A deciduous unarmed tree of the Western Ghats. 

 Cultivated in the Botanical Gardens. Flowers rosy- 

 red and sweetly fragrant. The heartwood, which is 

 very dark when seasoned, is said to be sufficiently 

 durable for articles of furniture. 



256 Albizzia stipulata, Boiv. Kan. Hotte bage, Kal 



baghi. In Coorg, Kote pale. 



Vig.—Bedd. Fl. Sylv. t. SB. Bot. Plates Lai- 

 Bagh Collection. 



Reference.— Diot. of Econ. Prod, of Ind. 

 A large tree of the Malnad and Coorg. Leaves 

 deciduous for nearly a month during the hot season. 

 The exceptionally large stipules found on the young 

 shoots characterise the species, which is also remark- 

 able for its rapid growth. Wood used for various 

 purposes, although it is not very durable ; excellent 

 charcoal is made from it. Weight 35 — 45 lb. per cubic 



