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' dyeing men’s beards. The flowers are used in perfume making. This 
is the camphire of the authorized version of the Bible, and, according 
to legend, was extensively used in Solomon's harem. 
Litchi chinensis, or LitcHt Fruit, belongs to the Sapindaceae, the 
family to which the soapberry tree belongs. Until recently the horse- 
chestnut and buckeye were included in the same family. The litchi 
tree is a native of China and has been cultivated since the most remote 
times. The tree has been introduced into most of the tropical and sub- 
tropical regions of the world, where it is grown extensively for its 
fruit. The litchi was planted in Florida in 1886. It has bloomed 
there but has not ripened fruit. A litchi tree ripened fruit in Cali- 
fornia for the first time in 1914. The fruits are borne in clusters of 
3 to 20. They are deep rose in color when ripe, and are said to have 
the flavor of a Royal Anne cherry. They are considered as delicious 
as any fruit in existence. Many different varieties are grown, with 
varying flavors. The fruits are dried and shipped to many occidental 
countries, but especially to sections where Chinese have emigrated. 
The dried fruit has the flavor of raisins. The fruits are also preserved 
in syrup and exported by the Chinese. 
Lucuma mammosa, or MARMALADE FRulIt, belongs to the Sapotaceae, 
to which our southern buckthorn belongs. The lucuma grows to be 
a tree 30 to 100 feet in height. It is probably a native of Central 
America, but is widely cultivated throughout the adjoining countries. 
It is a common fruit in Cuba and can be grown in Florida. The fruit 
has a sweet flavored flesh, about the consistency of cantaloupe, and 
salmon in color. It makes a delicious sherbet, and is much used in 
making guava cheese. It stands shipment to northern markets, and 
is exported to some extent. The ground seeds are used in Costa 
Rica to make a delicious confection. They are also roasted and ground 
and added to chocolate to give it a better flavor. 
Macadamia ternifolia, or QUEENSLAND'NUT, or AUSTRALIAN CHESTNUT 
is a member of the Proteaceae, a family with no local representatives. 
This tall tree is a native of Queensland and New South Wales. It is 
cultivated to a small extent in Florida, California, and Cuba. It 
grows very slowly. The evergreen foliage, however, is so ornamental 
as to make the tree worth planting as a decorative species. The close- 
grained, reddish wood is of value in cabinet making. The nuts are 
about an inch in diameter, and have the flavor of Brazil nuts. 
Malpighia glabra or BARBADOS CHERRY, is a member of the 
Malpighiaceae, a family with no local representatives. The Bar- 
bados Cherry is a shrub that reaches a height of 6 feet. It bears 
rose-red flowers, followed by red fruit the size of cherries, which is used 
for jams and preserves. The shrub is widely planted throughout the 
tropics for its fruit. It is a native of the West Indies. 
Mangifera indica, or Manco, belongs to the Anacardiaceae, the family 
to which our poison ivy belongs. The tree is probably a native of 
the Himalayan foothills, but it is cultivated in all warm climates, 
including Florida and California. It has been in cultivation for at 
least 4,000 years, perhaps longer. The tree is more important in the 
