FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)^ the Skunk Cabbage 
(Spathyema foetida) and the Sweet Flag (A corns calamus) 
used in medicine; also starches obtained from the Elephant’s 
Ear (Colocasia esculent a). 
The Pineapple Family (Bromeliacece) . 
Case 153. — Note the photograph showing the habit, of a large 
number of the members of this family, of growing upon the 
branches of trees after the manner of parasites; they are, how- 
ever, air plants, simply anchored on the trees. Note the “Tum- 
bariche” of Mexico the fruits of Bromelia pinguiny small acid 
“pineapples” used for making a refreshing drink. Note the fiber 
of various species of Pineapples (Ananassa), and that of the Old 
Man’s Beard (Tillandsia usneoides) the well known Spanish Moss 
of the Southern States utilized extensively as a stuffing for mat- 
tresses and other upholstery. 
The Lily Family (Liliacece). 
Cases 154 and 155. — ^Various liliaceous fibers; Bow string 
Hemp (Sansevieria guineensis) with cordage, and an ornamental 
screen mat of the Ceylonese 6'. zeylanica; the Bear Grass of the 
southwestern United States {Yucca filamentosa) and its fiber; 
also the fibers of the Spanish Bayonet {Yucca aloifolia)^ Texas 
Bear Grass {Dasylirion graminifolium) and New Zealand Flax 
{Phormium tenax) with their utilizations. Note the utilization 
of the woody tissue of the Spanish Needle Plant {Yucca glori- 
osa) as splints for surgeons’ use; that of the pithy interior of 
the West Indian Dagger Plant {Yucca aloifolia) for razor strops; 
and a soap made from the pith. Note Sarsaparilla from Brazil 
{Smilax SpruceanU) in original bale. Note that onions and 
garlic belong to the lilies, and the specimens of Ramps {Allium 
tricoccum) the highly odoriferous wild onion used by the moun- 
tain people of the Virginias. Observe the medicinal sources of 
Trillum, Colchicum, and Polygonatumj as well as the fine speci- 
mens of Dragon’s Blood {Dracaena draco), Soccotrine Aloes 
{Aloe succotrina), and Squills {S cilia maritima). Note the 
peculiar Oil of Garlic {Allium sativum) ; a soap made from a 
species of Yucca in Ecuador; and a Japanese starch obtained 
from the root of the Dog’s-tooth Violet {Erythronium dens- 
canis) used in the manufacture of high-grade confectionery. 
