q8 field museum OF NATURAL HISTORY 
from which the Apaches make a sort of soup; note also a sort 
of pulp and seed mass from a species of Opuntia called by these 
Indians Nanulcage. Observe a monographic assemblage of 
the ingredients of Ceylon Curry Powder, also a similar assem- 
blage of the ingredients of Betel Chewing substances. 
The Tea Family {TernstroemiacecB). 
(See also Case 73. Left Half.) 
Case 81. — A temporary installation of some of the finer 
blends of Ceylon tea {Thea sinensis). 
Case 82. — In the table portion note a temporary installa- 
tion of the various utilizations of Peat, the product of buried 
and partially disintegrated bog moss and grass roots. 
Case 82. — Top portion. Note the beginning of an installa- 
tion intended to exemplify the methods adopted by plants for 
the natural dispersion of their seeds. The installation at this 
date takes up dispersion by the wind (Aerovectence) only. 
The Mallow Family {Malvacece). 
Case 83. — The steps necessary in the rendering of cotton 
absorbent for use in surgical practice. Illustration of each pro- 
cess necessary in the conversion of cotton lint into thread. 
Above — the various types of cotton cloth and cotton laces. 
(Compare with Linen in Case 53). 
Case 84. — An object illustration of the picking, ginning, 
and cleaning of cotton and the steps necessary in the extraction 
of Cotton Seed Oil from the seed. 
Case 85. — The Cottons {Gossypium) of the world and var- 
ious utilizations of the seed, oil stem, and lint. Note Cotton 
root extract used in medicine; stem-fiber utilized for coarse 
bagging; table oil, butter and lard substitute, soap, glycerine, 
etc. ; Celluloid and its imitative character for use in lieu of glass, 
linen, tortoise shell, jade, onyx, ebony, ivory, etc., etc. 
The Basswood Family {Tiliacece). 
Case 86. — A large series of specimens illustrative of the 
extensive use of Linden Bast {Tilia europea) by the peasantry 
of Russia: note, sandals, bags, harness, ropes, boxes, etc., etc. 
Jute {Cor chorus siliquosus) and its conversion into cordage and 
textiles. 
