Psidium Pyriferum
The West Indian guava, a well-known fruit in the tropics, but only known here in the shape of guava jelly. The wood of the tree has a fine, close grain, and has been experimented with as a substitute...
The West Indian guava, a well-known fruit in
the tropics, but only known here in the shape of guava jelly. The
wood of the tree has a fine, close grain, and has been
experimented with as a substitute for boxwood for engraving
purposes, but it is too soft to stand the pressure of printing.
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