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GALLERIES OF THE SOUTH COURT. 
Cases 1 and lA, — The Cork Oak {Quercus suber) and its 
utilization. 
Among the specimens exhibited is a very fine and costly de- 
cortication of a tree with three branches. This specimen is con- 
sidered to be the best example of dextrous cork-peeling ever pro- 
cured. 
Cases 2A, 2B, 2C. 2D, and the space accompanying same, 
are devoted to the indigenous trees of Illinois. 
Notable in this collection is a complete set of the oaks of Illi- 
nois, accompanied by water-color representations of the leaves and 
fruits. 
Cases 2E, 2F, 2Q, and the accompanying space, are de- 
voted to the cultivated trees of Illinois. 
Fine example of Honey Locust, White Ash, and several 
species of Oak. 
Case 2H. — Grains of Illinois. 
' RUSSIA. 
Case 3. — Russian Tobacco. The first tier in this case com- 
prises the original natural species {Nicotiqna rustica ) , from which 
most of the finer cultivated forms have sprung. The balance of 
the specimens are of the variety known as Turkish leaf, cultivated 
in different sections of the country. 
Case 3A. — Russian Flax. In this case may be found excel- 
lent specimens of dressed and undressed flax, together with the 
plants from which this useful fiber is obtained. 
Case 3B. — Lime Tree Products. Probably the most useful 
tree to the Russian peasant is the Lime or Linden ( Tilia parvi- 
flord), from the best layers of which many households gain the 
major portion of their useful appurtenances, even the structure of 
the dwelling itself, its floor covering and its furniture. Among 
the specimens will be found the natural bark, the inner layers, the 
fiber, both crude and macerated, matting, bags, ropes, harness, 
shoes, trunks, etc. 
South Wall, — On the east wall platforms extending through 
this section will be found the principal commercial timbers of 
Russia, both in log and plank. 
