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received there, the limited amount that is consigned 
coming forward in parcels at irregular intervals. 
Nicaragua.—Another variety which has certain 
outstanding features to distinguish it from others, even 
in adjoining States, has its location in this Republican 
country. An American firm, with concessions from the 
Government of the State, formerly operated in certain 
districts on the East Coast, and fairly large shipments 
of logs in the round and also of converted timber were 
shipped to the British markets. This concession has 
now, however, been annulled, and very little wood 
either from ports on the east or the west side reaches 
England. 
The timber is obtainable in large dimensions, 
and the wood, besides being of good colour and of 
firm texture, is notable for its straight and even grain. 
It is, however, very brittle, and the wood, generally, 
has not the individuality about it that Honduras, 
Guatemalan, and other varieties possess. 
Costa Rica.—A much appreciated mahogany is ex- 
ported in limited amounts from this country, the wood 
being fairly hard and of good texture and colour. The 
timber is always shipped in a manufactured form, the 
squared logs which arrive in European markets being of 
moderate widths, rather short lengths, and generally in 
fairly sound condition. Shipments are made in moderate- 
sized parcels, but the supply on the whole is not large. 
Cedar of somewhat similar make and description is 
also forwarded, but in still less quantities than the 
mahogany. 
Panama.—An excellent mahogany is derived from 
this now famous isthmus. Intermittent shipments 
have been sent to Great Britain for many years, but no 
systematic exploitation of the mahogany or other 
woods of the country has yet taken place. The 
