CHAP. 31.—THE CITRON-TREE.

There is another tree also which has the same name of "citrus,"[1] and bears a fruit that is held by some persons in particular dislike for its smell and remarkable bitterness; while, on the other hand, there are some who esteem it very highly. This tree is used as an ornament to houses; it requires, however, no further description.

1. He alludes to the citron, the Citrus Medica of Linnæus. See B. xii. c. 7.