598 The Rev. R. T. Lowe on Cham«a«meles coriacea, &c. 
except that it is not at all clammy. It is also rather hard and 
stiff, but still perfectly flexible. Some affirm that the first rub- 
bing with the pounded bark is sufficient, if well and thoroughly 
done, the others being merely to remove inequalities: while 
others say, that three or even four rubbings with bark are 
necessary. This want of agreement proves it perhaps immate- 
rial. 
Funchal, Madeira. 
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