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DOMESTIC BOTANY. 



extensively cultivated, more especially in Kent, "where the 

 finest hops are produced. 



The Bunius Family. 



(Stilaginace^.) 



Trees or shrubs, with alternate entire leathery leaves and 

 deciduous stipules. Flowers inconspicuous, unisexual. Fruit 

 small, drupaceous. 



A small family, consisting of 20 or more species, natives 

 chiefly of the East Indies and Madagascar, the principal 

 being Antidesma alexiteria, A. paniculata, and Stilago Bunius. 

 They are trees with laurel-like leaves which are subacid, 

 and when boiled are used in India in cases of syphilis. The 

 succulent fruits are eaten, and are sometimes preserved. 

 The bark of Stilago Bunius is fibrous, and is used for rope- 

 making. 



The Elm Family. 



(Ulmace^.) 



Trees or shrubs with alternate simple entire or serrated, 

 generally rough leaves, furnished with stipules. Flowers 

 small, unisexual {Celtis) or bisexual {Ulmus). Stamens gene- 

 rally 4 — 5 ; Pistils 2. Fruit a thin membranous 1 or 2 

 seeded samara — Ulmus — or a berry-like drupe — Celtis. 



Above 60 species are recorded of this family, natives of 

 the temperate countries of the Northern Hemisphere ; they 

 are chiefly valued for their timber. 



Elm {Ulmus campestris). The common elm is a well 

 known tree, valued for its timber, which is used for many 

 purposes, particularly for works under ground or in water. 

 The Wych elm ( Ulmus montana) also aflbrds good timber, 

 but does not grow to so large a size. The elm is exten- 

 sively grown in this country, lives to a great age, and is 

 sometimes of large dimensions. 



In consequence of U. campestris not producing perfect 



