Show linden tree wood white I 1 light tough and durable tl TI ere Is hardly a more us useful ful or beautiful tree in the forest th anthe linden or basswood biss wood or as more freely known in england the lime tree it appeals in miny ways not only to mankind but to the bees and even to the foraging creatures the tender sprouts in the spring are not indre tasted by mankind and found to be sweet and palatable besides be ing a thing of beauty the linden la Is one of the most useful trees in adal alon to yielding nectar for the bees for one of the finest arides of honey the wood Is highly valued on account of tie ile whiteness lightness tough ness and durability it has a great economic value and Is used tor for light t j ides ades of lumber it makes good char coal Is used by druggists and artists and artificers in carpets mats cord age and even clothing and hats the linden Is widely distributed in the united states and europe the seed dirries a sail sall and Is blown by the wind mind far and wide |