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ties, and the local as well as the botanical name. It is remark- 

 able that this interesting collection of woods, in which many of 

 the finest and most valuable trees of S. India are represented, is 

 made entirely within the settlement of Pondicherry. 



Eugenia racemosa is a tree represented in this collection only, 

 and was not produced in the former exhibition. It is described 

 as a wild tree, attaining to a large size. This tree is noticed by 

 Ainslie, who gives an account of its medicinal properties. (Mat. 

 Ind., vol. iii p. 56.) It is Barringtonia racemosa, (Boxb.) 



Strychnos nux-vomica. — A small specimen is found in this col- 

 lection. The jury learn on good authority that white ants will 

 not touch this wood, which is characterised by a remarkably 

 bitter taste. It is used extensively for building in the N. Circars, 

 found to grow to a large size in hill districts, though commonly 

 small and stunted on the plains. 



Dalbergia sissoo. — A deep purple, rather heavy wood. The 

 specimen exhibited under this name appears to be the true Dal- 

 t.hrgia latifolia, or rosewood. It is stated on the authority of 

 ", Major Lawford, that the true Sissu, Dalbergia sissoo, is found in 

 great abundance in Wainad. The wood used under this name 

 in the Bombay Gun-carriage Manufactory is supplied from the 

 forests on the "VV. Coast. The subject deserves further inquiry. 



Uiakamand. — Mr M'lvor, supt. of the Horticultural Garden of 

 Utakamand, exhibits a small collection, consisting of 28 speci- 

 mens, for the most part of woods generally known as being of 

 value and importance. The jury observe the following as being 

 especially deserving of notice : Sarcococca trinervis, or MIgiri 

 boxwood, reputed to be very common on the hills. Wood hard 

 and durable ; might, be used in the arts as a substitute for the 

 real box. 



Dodoncea viscosa, common on the Nilgiris; wood elastic, and 

 useful for tool handles. 



Sapota elengoides, a large tree, common on the Nilgiris; wood 

 strong and elastic, and, like the hawthorn, burns well when 

 green. 



Grewia tilioefolia. — This wood is well known in central India, 

 and much used in public works, and also in the Jabbulpur fac- 



