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for exhibit in the Japanese section at the Exposition, but on ac- 
count of lack of space was not unpacked. 
Cases 13A, 13B, and 13C. — The construction timbers 
of Japan. 
This set of specimens is particularly interesting to the student, 
as each wood is accompanied by a portion of the bark, and by 
illustrations of the foliage and fruit. 
Wall. — Among the specimens here exhibited is a compre- 
hensive series of the commercial timbers of the country in plank, 
square, bark, and panel. Each species is accompanied by an il- 
lustration of the foliage characteristics similar to those in connec- 
tion with the construction timbers. Many specimens representing 
their utilization may be seen. At the south end are three native 
paintings showing timber operations in Japan; these are particu- 
larly interesting on account of their similarity to those carried on 
in this country. 
Case 14:. — Standard mounted with the various species of 
bamboo cultivated in Japan. 
Originally no bamboos grew on the islands of the Japanese 
archipelago, where they are now cultivated to a large extent, and 
rendered, by husbandry processes, very straight, firm, and useful. 
The red and brown colorations, spots, ridges, blotches, and other 
beautifying marks upon these bamboos are also the result of care- 
ful and studied cultivation. 
Cases loA, 15B, and 15C. — The Cabinet Woods of 
Japan. 
Case 16. — Minor Forest Products: Starches, Pyroligneous 
Acid, Fossil Boards, and Charcoal, accompanied by explanatory’ 
labels and water-color drawings. 
Cases 17 A, 17B, and 17C. — Minor Forest Products: 
Edible Mushrooms, Waxes, Lacquer, and Camphor. 
In this case probably the greatest interest lies in the careful 
consideration of the lacquer industry, which is well represented by 
water-color drawings and the product itself. The same may be 
said of the camphor industry, which is similarly and as carefully 
shown. 
Case 18. — Standard of Toko Posts. 
The Toko is the ornamental place of honor in the Japanese 
parlor. It is here that ceremonial tea is served. This place 
