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CASE No. 155. LONGANS {NepJielium Longana, Camb.)» 



27. the fruits of a large evergreen tree of India, Burma, 

 Ceylon, &c. The fruits are somewhat smaller than those 

 of the Litchi, and are much inferior in flavour. 



Note LoNGAN Pulp prepared in Formosa by peeling 

 and stoning the fruit of N. Longana, and drying and 

 baking the pulp. This product is largely used by the 

 Chinese for the preparation of a refreshing drink or 

 as a febrifuge. 



No. 156. Rambutans, the fruits oiN.lappaceum, L.^ 

 a small tree of the Malayan Archipelago. The fruits when 

 fresh are of a bright red colour, and the sub-acid pulp is 

 highly esteemed by the natives. 



No. 157. Tulip Wood of Australia (EarpuUia pen- 

 dula, Planch.). A strong and durable wood much used 

 for cabinet work in Australia. 



CASE No. 158. Wood of the Sycamore (Acer Pseudo- 



28. platanus, L.), and Maple {A. campestre^ L.). The white 

 soft wood of the former was much used before the 

 general introduction of earthenware for making trenchers, 

 bowls, platters, &c. At the present day it is chiefly used 

 for table-tops, bobbins, and other turnery. Maple wood 

 is employed for similar purposes. 



Observe specimens of the wood of various species of 

 Acer from the East Indies and North America. Amongst 

 them are Acer dasycarpum. Ehr., and A. rubrum^ L., the 

 latter being used for cabinet work, turnery, &c. Note also 

 facsimiles of the leaves of these species, showing 

 autumnal colouration. 



No. 159. ^Vood of the Sugar Maple or Hard 

 Maple {Acer saccharinum^ Wang.). A large ireQ of 

 great economic value, of the United States and Canada. 

 The wood is hard, heavy and close-grained, and largely 

 used for furniture, interior finish, flooring, &c. Sometimes 

 the wood exhibits beautiful curled and spotted markings 

 (Bird's-Eye Maple), which is much valued for inlaying, 

 panelling, and for high-class furniture. 



No. 160. Maple Sugar is principally made from 

 this species in North America, The sweet sap is collected 



