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BICE. 



The quantity exported from Java in 1830 ^as 13^521 coyang. 



„ „ 1835 . „ . 25,577 „ 



„ „ 1839 . „ . 1,103,378 piculs 



„ „ 1841 . „ . 676,213 „ 



„ „ 1843 . „ . 1,108,774 „ 



Bice is grown to some extent in tlie Dutch portion of Celebes ; 

 it yields at a niinimnm one linndred and fifty fold. The ayerage 

 annual delivery of rice to the G-oyernment, from 1838 to 1S42, 

 was 3,390,119 lbs. At present the GoTernment pays sixty cents 

 for a measure of forty pounds. That which is sold for the con- 

 sumption of the inhabitants may be procured at the public 

 warehouse for a guilder the 35 1 lbs. ; and that which is sold for 

 export may be had at public auction for 125 florins the coyan of 

 9,000 lbs. 



The following description of some varieties of rice cultivated in 

 the Philippine islands, is given by Mr. Eich, botanist to the 

 United States Exploring Expedition. The varieties are very 

 numerous ; the natives distinguish them by the size and shape of 

 their grain : — 



Binamhang. — Leaves slightly haiiy ; glumes whitish ; gro-s\"s to the height 

 of about five feet ; flowers in December : aquatic. 



Lamuyo greatly resembles the above ; is more extensively cultivated, particu- 

 larly in Batangas, where it forms the principal article of food of the inhabitants 

 of the coast : aquatic. 



Malagcquit. — This variety derives its name from its being very glutinous 

 after bailing ; it is much used by the natives in making sweet or fancy dishes; 

 and also used in making a whitewash, mixed with Kme, which is remarkable 

 for its brilliancy, and for withstanding rain, &c. : aquatic. 



Bontot Cabayo. — Common in Ilocos, where it is cultivated both upland and 

 loAvland ; it produces a large grain, and is therefore much esteemed, but has 

 rather a rough taste. 



JDiimaU, or earUj rice. — This rice is raised in the uplands exclusively, and 

 derives its name from ripening its grain three months from planting ; the seed 

 is rather broader and shorter than the other varieties ; it is not extensively 

 cultivated, as birds and insects are very destructive to it. 



Quinanda, with smooth leaves. — This variety is held in great estimation by 

 the peoj)le of Batangas, as they say it swells more in boiling than any other 

 variety ; it is sown in May, and gathered in October : upland. 



Bolohan. — This variety has very hairy glumes; it is not held in much esteem 

 by the natives, but it is cultivated on account of its not being so liable to the 

 attacks of insects and diseases as most of tiie other upland varieties. 



Malagcquit. — With smooth leaves, and red gliimes (all the preceding are 

 whitish) ; posseisss all the qualities of the aquatic variety of the same name — that 

 of being very glutinous after boiling. This rice is said to be a remedy for worms 

 in horses, soaked in water, with the hulls on; it is given with honey and water. 



Tangi. — Leaves slightly hairy, glumes light violet color. This upland 

 variety is held in much esteem for its fine flavor. 



435,067 arrobas of rice were exported from Manilla in 1847. 



A simple but rude mill is in use in Siam, and many parts of 

 India, for huUing paddy, which is similar to those used 4,000 

 years ago. It consists of two circular stones, two feet in diameter, 

 resting one on the other ; a bamboo basket is wrought around the 

 upper one, so as to form the hopper. A peg is firmly set into the 

 face of the upper stone, half way betvreen its periphery and centre, 

 having tied to it by one end a stick three feet long, extended 



