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every commercial country, are prepared from the inner bark 
of this tree. The sap affords a sugar like the maple, although 
in less quantities ; and it is stated in the Encyclopaedia 
of Plants, (p. 467,) “ that the honey made from the flowers 
of the lime tree is reckoned the finest in the world. Near 
Knowno, in Lithuania, there are large forests chiefly of 
this tree, and probably a distinct variety. The honey pro- 
duced in these forests sells at more than double the price of 
any other, and is used extensively in medicine and for 
liqueurs.” 
The leaves of the lime are large and handsome, heart- 
shaped in form, and pleasing in colour. The flowers, which 
open in June, hang in loose, pale yellow cymes or clusters, 
are quite ornamental, and very fragrant. 
Sometimes 
A scent of violets, and blossoming limes 
Loitered around us ; then of honey ceils, 
Made delicate from all white flower bells. 
Keats. 
It was a favourite tree in the ancient style of gardening, 
as it bore the shears well, and was readily clipped into all 
manner of curious and fantastic shapes. When planted 
singly on a lawn, and allowed to develop itself fully on 
every side, the linden is one of the most beautiful of trees. 
Its head then forms a fine pyramid of verdure, while its 
lower branches sweep the ground, and curve upward in the 
most pleasing form. For this reason though the linden is 
not a picturesque tree, it is very happily adapted for the 
graceful landscape, as its whole contour is full, flowing, and 
agreeable. The pleasant odour of its flowers, is an ad- 
ditional recommendation, as well as its free growth and 
handsome leaves. Were it not that of late, it is so liable to 
