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which have so far been principally retained. This should be 
borne in mind by those who desire to enter into discriminative 
study of the collections. All the identifications are being deter- 
mined by the head of this department as rapidly as is consistent 
with careful and systematic results, and printed labels substituted 
for the originals. The printed labels are to be considered correct 
as.far as our knowledge extends at this date. 
GALLERIES OF THE SOUTH COURT. 
Cases 1 and lA. — The Cork {Quercus suber) 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 
procured. 
Cases 2 A 9 2C, ^^9 a-nd the wall 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, 2G, and the accompanying wall space, are 
devoted to the cultivated trees of Illinois. 
Fine examples 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 {Nicotiana 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 ex- 
cellent specimens of dressed and undressed flax, together with 
the plants from which this useful fiber is obtained. 
