NO. 53.— 1902.] TREES AND FLOWERING PLANTS. 



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prickles. A very conspicuous tree when in flower, reminding 

 one rather of a Japanese picture. 



Widely distributed, extending into both wet and dry zones 

 up to about 2,000 feet, but usually more common at the foot 

 of the hills. 



The wood is a pale white, slightly creamy, very light, — 

 24 lb. per cubic foot, — and easily sawn. Is in great demand 

 for tea box manufacture, an industry that is likely to threaten 

 its existence. 



The fine silvery cotton is used for pillow stuffing. 



68. — Eriodendron anfraciuosum (Cotton Tree). 



Imbul, Pulun-imbul, Kappu, S. g£>£3 §i)C!?» ®9« 



Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 161. 



A tall gaunt deciduous tree with main branches jutting out 

 in threes at right angles to the stem. Young stems generally 

 smooth green. 



A very common tree in the low-country, and chiefly found 

 in gardens. Wood very soft, and rarely used. Cultivated 

 chiefly for the sake of the cotton, which is very largely used 

 for pillows, mattresses, and the like. 



[Low-country ; very common.] 



69. — Cullenia excelsa. 



Katu-boda, S. «b§s>©9cD. 

 Trim. Cey. Flor., vol. I., p. 162. 



A large handsome tree with grayish bark. Easily recog- 

 nized by its large lanceolate oblong leaves, that are dark 

 glossy green above, pale creamy below, and copiously freckled 

 all over the under parts with fine reddish or silvery stellate 

 scales. 



The fruits are rather large and very formidable, being 

 completely protected by sharp strong spines. 



Common in the wet forests of both Provinces up to about 

 4,000 feet, and sometimes almost gregarious. 



