DOMESTIC BOTANY. 



and is imported under the name of Cadgii, being used as a 

 wash to prevent the attacks of insects. 



Hog Plum {Spondias lutea). A tree, native of Ja- 

 maica, growing to the height of 40 or 50 feet, and having 

 much the appearance of the common ash. It is in general 

 cultivation for its fruit, which is about the size of a walnut, 

 of an oval shape and yellow colour, having flesh resembhng 

 the common plum. They are not much appreciated, but are 

 used for feeding swine. 



Spondias dulcis. A tree like the preceding, cultivated in 

 many parts for its fruit, which is about the size of an apple, 

 and of a yellowish colour. In Barbadoes it is called Golden 

 Apple. It is common in many islands of the Pacific, and 

 having originally come from Otaheite, has received the name 

 of Otaheite Apple ; the rind has the flavour of turpentine, but 

 the pulp is agreeable. 



Spondias tubet^osa. A native of Brazil, having fruit about 

 the size of a plum, of an oblong form and yellowish colour, 

 and of a sweetish acid flavour, but not eatable until thoroughly 

 ripe. This tree is remarkable for producing long aerial roots, 

 which do not penetrate deep into the ground, but at short 

 distances form round black tubers, about 8 inches in dia- 

 meter, of a cellular texture, charged with water, each con- 

 taining about a pint. These form a natural supply to the 

 tree in the time of drought, and are sometimes used by 

 travellers where water is scarce. 



Pistachia Nut (Pistacia vera). A small tree, with glossy 

 winged leaves, native of "Western Asia. It appears to have 

 been introduced to Southern Europe about the beginning of 

 the Christian era, where in some places it has become almost 

 naturalized. Its fruit is somewhat larger than an olive, 

 and contains a kernel which is largely eaten in the South 

 of Europe, and is imported to this country as a dessert 

 fruit. 



Mastic, or Lentisk (Pistacia Lentiscus^. A small tree, not 

 exceeding 15 feet in height and 1 foot in diameter; native of 

 all countries bordering on the Mediterranean. On incisions 



