Show the sneeze wood tree this remarkable tree Is a native of natal and other parts of south africa its odd name was given to it because one cannot saw it without sneering violently the dust ot its wood has just the same effect the strongest snuff and Is so irritating to the nose that workmen are obliged to sneeze even when they are it it a piece of the wood of this tree is put in the mouth it Is found to have a very bitter taste and no doubt it Is this bitterness which presents insects of any kind from attacking the tim her of the sneeze wood tree the fact that insects find it so disagreeable makes its wood very valuable or work that is required to last a long time |