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ment at last intervened. From that time the value has fluctuated 
between 25 and 37 marks, but we do not think that in the near 
future it will come down again to such figures. 
Menthol was first introduced by us into commerce on a large 
scale in the year 1881, and for several years we held almost a 
monopoly. It is one of the specialities of our factory, and in our 
new buildings aiTangements have been made for the rational manu- 
facture of a first rate product. 
Safrol. By means of the plant erected at our new Miltitz works, 
we are now in a position to reduce the cost of production to the 
lowest limits, and to supply a faultless article at an exceptionally 
low price. 
We repeat here that we are prepared to meet the competition of 
the Japanese product under all circumstances. 
For the particulars communicated by Mr. Nakazo Sugiyama 
on the production of safrol from camphor oil, we refer to page 20. 
Terpineol. No alterations in the value of this article can be 
recorded, in spite of the fact that the higher prices of oil of turpentine 
would justify an increase. 
Thymol, cryst. Since our last Report the prices have gone 
further back, due not so much to a reduction in the price of the 
raw material, as to keen competition with continuous over-production. 
How long this state of affairs will last, is impossible to say. 
Ajowan seed has recently been quoted higher in India. 
Vanillin. The fall in the quotations of this article appears to 
know no bounds. The only one who fares best under these conditions, 
is the consumer. In how far these competing products, sold at the ver}' 
lowest prices, answer the just demands as regards quality, must be left 
to the judgment of individuals. In our opinion, the necessary care can 
under such circumstances no longer be given to the manufacture of this 
preparation, and we recommend caution both in the purchase and the 
use, as an imperfect quality, or adulteration of the vanillin, may be 
the cause of great loss to the purchaser. 
Schimmel & Co. 
