XXX INTRODUCTION. 



form handsome necklaces. In several instances 

 the timber is employed for the most useful pur- 

 poses. The name of the order is derived from 

 Tilia, the Linden-tree, the only British genus. 



ACERINEiE. 



MAPLE TRIBE. 



This is a small order, comprising only three 

 genera, all of which are confined to the tempe- 

 rate resrions of the rfobe. The more remarkable 

 species, with their properties, will be found men- 

 tioned in the description of the Sycamore and 

 Maple. The only British genus is Acer, the 

 Maple, which gives name to the order. 



