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its way into New York factories and is shipped chiefly from 
India and Ceylon. The chief source of granadilla is Africa, 
but a few varieties are found in the tropical area of South 
America. Costa Rica and other points in Central America 
contribute the small amount of cocobola reported. The last 
two woods are largely used for knife handles. 
Many minor species, such as bamboo, congo, corra, furze, 
Scotch thistle, weitzel, and whangee are purchased in small 
amounts by the ton, and the shipments are frequently mixed 
orders so that the price data and quantities can not be sepa- 
rated. English oak is received in veneer form and the price 
of $980 per M. feet b. m. makes it the most costly of all 
woods used in New York except satinwood, which was quoted 
at the same price. It-is a very beautiful wood used in high- 
grade furniture and interior finish. 
