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NEW SOUTH WALES. 
Case 2BA. -“Minor Forest Products. 
Wall and Standard 29 and 29A. — The principal tim- 
bers of the country, exhibiting excellent specimens of their cedar, 
rosewood, beech, and several species of Eucalyptus or gum. 
SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. 
Case 30. — Sea Fruits. 
This designation is given to various odd and curiously shaped 
fruits, that sailors, particularly those attached to whaling vessels, 
and others gather upon the beaches of the Pacific Islands, where 
they have been cast by the waves. The most notable among these 
fruits is the “Coca de Mer,” the largest known tree fruit, which, 
though curious on account of both its shape and size, has no par- 
ticular economic value. 
PARAGUAY. 
Case 30 A . — Mate ox Yerba. Paraguay Tea. 
The source of Mate, the principal drink of South America, is 
the roasted and powdered younger leaves and twigs of a forest 
tree belonging to the Holly family. 
The beverage is prepared in the same manner as tea is 
“ drawn,” and is drank in hot infusion. Great care is taken, how- 
ever, to thoroughly strain the liquor, in order that no portion of the 
powder shall be swallowed. Properly prepared Mate forms a 
pleasant and slightly stimulating morning drink, which may be 
taken clear, or with sugar or milk, or both. 
Platforms.— Upon the platforms of the three Sections devoted 
to this country may be found an excellent collection of its principal 
timbers, the largest and most complete in existence; notable species 
