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{Black and White photogrpah of Coconut Palm Trees near water}

Photo: By Plate, Ltd., Colombo, Ceylon

"The coconut palm is at its best along the seashore and the natives believe it will
only grow well where it can hear the voices of human beings. 'Whoever has seen
a straight coconut tree will live forever,' say the people of Ceylon."

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