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markings, and high permanent color. The magnificent Saman, 
or leopard mahogany, was by far the finest specimen in the For- 
estry Building, while the angelin and purple heart were wonder- 
ful examples of high color in wood. This collection forms one of 
the brightest color spots in the galleries. 
CURACAO, 
Case 47. — Economic Plants, Fruits and Woods. 
GUATEMALA. 
Case 47 A. — Cereals, and Legumes. 
Wall. — The Woods of Guatemala. 
Cases 47B and 47C. — Fibers and Cottons. 
Case 48, — Guatemalan Forest Products. 
Case 48 A. — Cereals, Legumes, Gums and Resins. Chicle 
from the juice of the sapote tree, the base of most modern chewing 
gums, may be seen here and in Case 52 . 
JAMAICA. 
This collection is particularly rich in Starches — Arrow-root, 
Mandioca, and Banana meal being excellently represented. 
Wall, — The Woods of Jamaica. 
An excellent and very complete collection of the principal 
woods of the island. 
MEXICO, 
Cases 50 and 51A, — Mexican Seeds, Cereals, Gums and Oils. 
Wall. — This space is designed for the Timbers of Mexico, of 
which the Museum secured a large and complete set, now in prep- 
aration for installation. 
Cases 52 and 53 A, — Mexican Textiles. 
Cases 54 and 5 5 A. — Medicinal Plants of Mexico. 
DESTRUCTIVE DISTILLATION OF WOOD. 
Case 53.— Monographic set. This set includes almost all of 
the products of the destructive distillation of the Beech and Birch ; 
