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flowers of fragrant perfume, leaves lancelike.
I t is a favourite tree with the Hindus,
who use its flowers for adorning their
temples. (Plate XII.)
Silk cotton tree (Bombax malabaricum) : A most
imposing tall tree, covered with formidable
thorns ; its handsome deep crimson flowers
of the shape of an open tulip appear before
its leaves. (Plate XIII.)
The Indian Sterculia (Sterculia fcetida) : A noble
forest tree, dark purple flower of kidney-
shape, and offensive odour when fading.
Most of the above flower before they produce leaves.
Amongst fruit trees there is the delicious
Mango (Mangi/era indica) : Shape of a large Marie
Louise pear, in colour and taste not unlike
very ripe apricot with a soupçon of resin.
(Plate XIY.)
Custard Apple (Anona squamosa) : Of delicate
vanilla flavour. (Plate XIV.)
The Jack tree (Artocarpus integrifolid).
The Dorian (Dorio zibethinus) : This, as well as
the Jack, much liked by the natives,
but generally shunned by Europeans, owing
to their offensive smell when cut open.