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ter/’ “Cog,” ‘‘Salt,” “Dago,” “Parrot,” “Ek^,” “Fiddle” and 
“Sarah.” 
Cases 442 and 443. — A series of specimens illustrating the 
testing of timber strength, resistance and elasticity. 
The Snakeroot Family (Aristolochiacece) . 
Case 444.—A small family of low herbs and high climbing 
vines having peculiar trumpet-shaped flowers. Note the singular 
ribbon-like arrangement of the bundles of wood tissue in the 
ruptured stem of the Dutchman’s Pipe vine (Aristolochia sipho), 
and the peculiar characteristic fruits of the same; note the end 
section of the yellow dye wood Kalaa, of Siam {Aristolochia sp,) ; 
note the medicinal roots and stems, all of which are aro- 
matic, tonic and adjuvant and form native remedies for snake- 
bites. 
The Pokeweed Family (Phytolaccacecc) . 
Case 444.— The Pokeberry {Phytolacca decandra) of North 
America used as a magenta stain for wood implements, and as 
an anti-fat remedy. The root is a valuable remedial agent in 
glandular swellings and in rheumatism. 
The Olac Family {Olacacece) , 
Case 444. — Note the West African Oil Nuts {Heisteria sp.) 
and the Casca de Ameixa {Ximinia americana) ^ the wood is used 
as a substitute for sandalwood. 
The Sandalwood Family {Santalacecc) . 
Case 444. — Section of a sandalwood log showing the char- 
acter of the tissue and growth; sandalwood sawdust {Santalum 
album) utilized in joss sticks and sachet powders; and Chandan 
Oil {Dalhergia Hupeana), a remedial oil of India. 
The Waterlily Family {Nymphaeacecc). 
Case 444. — Note the characteristic fruits of the American 
Lotus {Nelumbo lutea) with the seeds half buried in pits; Lotus 
seeds eaten by the lotophagi of Siam and Corea; yarn dyed a 
golden brown with the roots of the British Waterlily {Castalia 
alba) and sections of the tuberous roots of the American Lotus 
eaten by the Osage Indians. 
