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of the Oriental Zingiber officinale; note also Bleached Ginger, 
Candied Ginger, Jamaica Ginger and Oil of Ginger from the 
same source. Grains of Paradise, the seeds of the pungent 
African Amomum Melegueta, these also are known as Guinea 
grains or Melegueta Pepper. Observe the various forms of 
Cardamoms: The Wild Cardamom {Amomum zanthioides) 
and the cultivated Cardamom {Elettaria cardamomum) . 
The Willow Family {Salicacece). 
Case 45. — Left half. Observe the character of the fruits 
of the willow (Pussy willows), and the beautiful examples 
of Japanese Chip work from the Doro {{Populus suaveolens), 
a Poplar peculiar to Japan. Note also the Japanese method of 
preparing match-sticks from the same species. 
The Australian Oak Family {Casuarinacece). 
Case 45. — Right half. Note the character of the fruits of 
this family and their likeness to those of the Birch Family; 
note also the beautifully marked Forest Oak shingles {Casuar- 
ina torulosa) from Australia. 
The Wax Berry Family {Myricacece). 
Case 45. — Right half. Note the bluish-green wax ob- 
tained from the seeds of the Wax Myrtle {Myrica cereifera), also 
hand dipped tapers made of the same and highly valued on 
account of their fragrance while burning. Note also the com- 
pressed leaves of the Sweet Fern {Comptonia asplenifolia) used 
in medicine. 
The Birch Family {Betulacece) . 
Case 45. — Right half. Observe the woods and seeds of va- 
rious members of this family: The wild Hazel Nuts of this coun- 
try {Corylus rostrata) , similar Cob Nut or Filberts of Europe 
{C. avellana), and the large, thin-shelled, improved nuts of 
California. Note the fruits of the Alder {Alnus) and their like- 
ness to those of Casuarina on the left. Note the papery bark 
of the Paper Birch {Betula papyracea) utilized by the North 
American Indian tribes for canoe building and covering Summer 
dwelling places; note also a hornet’s nest fashioned of this bark. 
The Walnut Family {Juglandacece). 
Case 47. — Left half. Devoted to the fruits and nuts of 
this family. Pecan Nuts {Hicoria pecan) showing the finer 
strains of the orcharded trees in Texas; Hickory Nuts of several 
