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475 Persea gratissima, G^rtn. 



The Alligator or Avocado pear. A small ever- 

 green tree introduced from the West Indies and 

 tropical America, where it is highly prized for its 

 fruit. Rarely seen except in Botanical Gardens. 

 The fruit does not appear to be appreciated in this 

 country, nor is its preparation for the table under- 

 stood. 



476 Hernandia bivalvis, Benth. 



Specimen in the Lal-Bagh. An evergreen tree 

 of B. Australia. 



477 Hernandia sonora, Liisnsr. 



An American species cultivated in the Lal- 

 Bagh. 



LXI. PROTEACE^. 



478 Helicia robusta, Wall. Kan. Tegala mugu. 

 Tig— Wight Ic. t. 191. 

 'Refetence.-Fl. of Brit. Ind. 



A handsome tree said to be found in Hassan; It 

 may be mistaken for fl". travancorica, Bedd., which 

 the latter authority has figured in " Flora Sylvatica" 

 under the above name. Found growing on the 

 banks of streams. Uses unknown. 



479 Macadamia ternifolia, F. Mubll, 



The Queensland nut tree. Cultivated in the 

 Botanical Gardens where, however, it has not yet 

 attained maturity. 



" A small-sized tree, with a very dense foliage. 

 Found iu dense, moist scrubs on the banks of rivers ; 

 wood firm, fine-grained, and takes a good polish. 

 This tree bears an edible nut of excellent flavour, 

 which is relished by the white colonists as well as 

 by the aborigines. It forms a nutritious article of 

 food to the latter, and, in consequence, the restric- 

 tion with regard to this tree as in the case of 



