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SIMAKUBE-®.
Simaruba glauca was first distinguished by Humboldt, who found it near the port of La Trinidadon the island of Cuba . It was discovered in Florida by Dr. J. L. Blodgett.
The Paradise-tree, as Simaruba glauca , perhaps on account of its beauty, is sometimes called bythe inhabitants of Key West , is the handsomest of the tropical trees found in southern Florida . It is adesirable ornamental tree to cultivate in the gardens of the tropics for its excellent habit, brilliant andample foliage, and bright-colored fruit.
EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES.
Plate XXXYIII. Simakuba glauca.
1. A staminate inflorescence, natural size.
2. A staminate flower, enlarged.
3. Vertical section of a staminate flower, enlarged.
4. Anterior and posterior views of a stamen, enlarged.
Plate XXXIX. Simaruba glauca.
1. A pistillate inflorescence, natural size.
2. Diagram of a pistillate flower.
3. Vertical section of a pistillate flower, enlarged.
4. An ovary, enlarged.
5. A panicle of fruit, natural size.
6. Vertical section of a fruit, enlarged.
7. Cross section of a fruit, enlarged.
8. An embryo, much enlarged.