144 TIMBER AND TIMBER TREES. [CH. xxn. 



used in washing. Its leaves are not small like the 

 generality of Mimosa, but about 8 or 9 inches long, by 

 3 inches broad. This wood is supposed to be identical 

 with the Iron-wood or Pyengadu of Burmah. 



The forests* of Panay (Iloilo) and Negros abound 

 with these excellent woods, in situations most favourable 

 for shipment. 



* One of the present Chinese steam-frigates was built wholly of 

 Philippine Island woods ; and the ribs, knees, Ac., &c., were cut in the 

 forests from templates sent from the Foo-choo-foo Arsenal. 



