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Gamhier. 



Gambier ( the inspissated juice of Naitclea gambir, an 

 astringent use J in dying and tanning), the cultivation of which 

 has met with such success in the neighbouring state of Sarawak, 

 pepper, tea and cqffea arabica, have all been proved suitable, 

 and sago which is indigenous to the country would largely 

 repay for planting in the low lying grounds at the entrances to 

 rivers. 



Jungle Products. 



Especially is this country rich in natural jungle products, 

 such as gutta percha, india rubber, camphor, canes, and an 

 infinite variety of useful and ornamental woods, including the 

 valuable Milan (iron- wood) and ebony. 



Camphor 



The camphor of Borneo, (Drt/obalanops camphor a) is noted 

 for its peculiar medicinal properties, and is highly valued by 

 the Chinese, who will give, according to the variation of the 

 market, from twenty to forty dollars a pound for the best. 



Borneo, with its natural advantages in waterways, should 

 export its timber largely to China, and no doubt when labour 

 becomes more abundant, this/ will be the case. 



Mr e wood. 



A market for firewood has been already established in 

 Hongkong, and the supply of mangrove which is unequalled for 

 this purpose, is practically inexhaustible, and can be obtained 

 without any difficulty. The bark of this tree, which has to be 

 removed in its preparation as firewood, has its own special value 

 as producing a reddish dye niuch used by the Chinese. 



EdMe Birds' JSFests. 



Another valuable and increasing product is the edible 



