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This specimen also proved itself on analysis to be 

 worth the attention of paper-makers. The following 

 determinations were made : — 



Moisture 9'8 per cent. 



Ash. . . ... 2'7 per cent. 



Cellulose . . . . . . 60 ■ 8 , , 



Ultimate fibres. Length . . . I '5-2 "5 mm. 



" It is needless to say that the raw material is 

 particularly clean ; in length of fibre, but more 

 especially in yield of cellulose, it is superior to 

 Esparto ; it only remains, therefore, to determine the 

 cost of production, and if within the limit, to in- 

 troduce this raw material into European commerce. 



" Notwithstanding that, as is to be judged from 

 appearances, but little attention has been bestowed 

 upon the fibre exhibits in this section, results have 

 been obtained which should stimulate inquiry into 

 the undeveloped resources of these Colonies, in the 

 department of miscellaneous fibres. 



" In extension, we may say, the supply of good 

 clean basts, such as the Adansonia, and more 

 especially the one investigated, should be much 

 increased : the demand would rise in proportion. 

 Higher prices will be realised in proportion to free- 

 dom from Cellular (medullary) matter. The strips in 

 the fresh state, if beaten, especially after a preliminary 

 steep, could be greatly improved in this respect, and 

 the yield of Cellulose (bleached fibre) to our paper- 



