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enough obtained, but would be only useful for admixture with 

 other scents. 



The Humea elegans has been recommended as a plant 

 perhaps worthy of distillation on account of its balsamic 

 fragrance. 



Yery many of the Acacise, indigenous to this country, pro- 

 duce flowers of a most agreeable odor, and a useful distillation 

 may possibly be obtained from them. If so, this point will 

 require more attention, as these trees and shrubs are very 

 gregarious, and produce flowers in the utmost profusion. 



