Collier's New Encyclopedia

A complete general encyclopedia of 1921 — the world as it was understood just after the Great War, from Aachen to Zwingli, across twelve volumes and six thousand pages.

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Red Cedar

a species of juniper (Juniperus virginiana) found in North America and the West Indies; the heart wood is of a bright red, smooth, and moderately soft, and is in much request for the outsides of black lead pencils.

RED CORAL (Corallium rubrum), an important genus of sclerobasic corals belonging to the order Alcyonaria. Red coral is highly valued for the manufacture of jewelry, and is obtained from the coasts of Sicily, Italy, and other parts of the Mediterranean.

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