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BRITISH GUIANA. 
Case 44:A. — Gums, oils, starches, and Cassava bread. 
Wall. — The Woods of British Guiana. 
This collection contains many richly colored and valuable 
timbers, among which the wallaba green heart, purple heart, and 
mahogany are especially deserving of careful comparison with 
the cabinet timbers of any country. 
TRINIDAD. 
Wall. — The woods of Trinidad excited the most favorable 
notice of any displayed at the Exposition, both for their beautiful 
markings, and high permanent color. The magnificent Sainan^ or 
leopard mahogany, was by far the finest specimen in the Forestry 
Building, while the angelin and purple heart were wonderful ex- 
amples of high color in wood. This collection forms one of the 
brightest color spots in the galleries. 
CURACAO. 
Case 47. — Economic Plants and Fruits. 
GUATEHALA. 
Case 47 A. — Cereals, and legumes. 
• Wall. — The Woods of Guatemala. 
Cases 47B and. 47C. — Fibers and Cottons. 
Case 48. — Guatamalan Forest Products. 
Case 48 A. — Cereals, legumes, gums and resins. Chicle {xova 
the juice of the sapote tree, the base of most modern chewing gums, 
may be seen here and in Case 52. 
