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The Nettle Family (Urticacece) , 
(See also Case 460.) 
Cases 66 and 67. — Ramie, the silk-like fibre of Boehmeria 
nivea illustrated by a series of specimens ranging from the 
stalks to imitation silk objects. 
Case 68. — The Hemp plant {Cannabis sativa) and its utiliza- 
tion shown in process steps from the stalk to cordage; Hemp 
seed and oil; and Gunjah, the dried flowering tops of the Hemp 
plant as grown in India where they are smoked like tobacco or 
macerated into Bhang, a highly narcotic intoxicant. Note also 
Hashish a dark green extract of the tops used as a hypnotic- 
narcotic and habit drug. 
The Mulberry Family (Moracece), 
(See also Cases 87 and 461.) 
Case 69. — Various products of this interesting family. Note 
the large photograph of a tropic Rubber Tree {Ficus sp.) and 
the peculiar method of rooting downward from the branches, a 
characteristic feature in this genus. Note the bark of the Paper 
Mulberry {Broussonetia papyrifera) and Japanese paper manu- 
factured therefrom. Observe milk from the Cow Tree {Bro- 
simum galactodendron) and Vegetable Cheese made from the 
same. Note flour and meal from the Bread Fruit Tree {Arto- 
carpus incisa) ; and Central American Rubber from Castilloa 
elastica. Observe Strung Figs from Italy and Preserved Figs 
from Smyrna both the fruit of Ficus carica. Note also Hops 
the dried strobiles of Humulus lupulus; Shellac from Ficus 
bengalensis; and Fustic a yellow dye wood {Chlorophora tine- 
toria). 
The Potato Family {Solanacecc), 
(See also Cases 497, 498, 499.) 
Cases 70 and 71. — In the table portions are shown a number 
of forms of manufactured Tobacco {Nicotiana) for chewing or 
smoking. 
Cases 72 and 73. — In the table portions are exhibited a few 
forms of tobacco leaves and various other tobacco examples. 
In the top of these cases are temporarily installed four 
frames showing in translucent examples, papers made from 
