Richfield Reaper | 1932-10-13 | Page 6 | Sycamore a Fig Species

sycamore a fig species specie the true sycamore tree not the buttonwood which Is termed the sycamore in this country la Is in fact a member of the fig family and Is IB quite common in egypt its wood is of a particularly lasting nature and was employed by the ancient egyptians for the manufacture of mummy cases the sycamore of this country has lias found great popularity as a shade tree and its wood while none too strong has found considerable uso use because of its beautiful grain in the manufacture of 0 furniture and cigar boxes 1