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the Beech (Fagus americana) belong with the Oaks; and that 
various tanning substances and hard charcoals are yielded by 
members of this family. 
The Nettle Family (Urticacece), 
(See also Cases 66, 67, 68.) 
Case 460. — Observe the various forms of Tapa Cloth manu- 
factured by the natives of New Caledonia from the bark of the 
Paper Mulberry CBroussonetia papyrifera). 
The Mulberry Family (Moracece), 
(See also Cases 69, 87.) 
Case 461. — Note the fine fiber and cord of Bhang (^Cannabis 
indica). Observe that figs {Ficus carica) and the Mock Orange 
{Toxylon pomiferum) belong to this family. Note the peculiarly 
marked Letterwood or Snakewood (Brosimum aubletii) from 
Trinidad, and the pure Caoutchouc yielded by one of the figs 
(Ficus elastica) of Malaya. 
The Breadfruit Family (Artocarpacecc) . 
Case 463. — Observe the natural size reproduction of a branch 
of the Bread Fruit Tree (Artocarpus incisa) in full flower and 
fruit, also the large fruits of the Jack Fruit (A, integrifolia), 
together with sections of the two fruits showing their pulpy and 
seed characters, and a model of the magnified male and female 
flowers. Note the rubbers yielded by Castilloa lactiflua, the 
household Rubber Plant, and Contrayerba (Dorstenia contray- 
erba) a valuable antidote for all kinds of vegetable poisons. 
The Magnolia Family (Magnoliacecc). 
Case 464. — Note the peculiar fruits of members of this fam- 
ily and the firm character of the woods and charcoals produced 
by various species. Also observe the resemblance of the flow- 
ers to those of the next family. 
The Custard Apple Family (Anonacece), 
Case 464. — Observe, in the enlarged model of a Custard 
Apple flower, the thickness of the petals and the peculiar disposi- 
tion of the essential organs. Note the Malaguita fruits of Co- 
lombia (Xylopia longifolid) and the models of the Sour Sop 
