LETTEKS FROM ALABAMA. 
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Though numerous, they are not very conspicuous 
at a distance. A long cylindrical pod succeeds 
these flowers, which is at present green, but which^ 
when ripe, will become dark brown. The leaves 
are very smooth above, but clothed with down 
beneath ; they are shaped like those of the Lilac, 
but are very much larger. The bark is smooth 
and of a greyish white, or hoary appearance. 
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