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standard he thinks the showing far better than the average, — Proc. 
Michigan Pharm. Ass., 1906, p. 104. 
Baird, J. A 7 ., reports that of nine samples examined in 1904 all 
were found to be adulterated or below standard. — Proc. Massachusetts 
Pharm. Ass., 1906, p. 58. 
Smith, Kline & French Co. report on the examination of 25 samples 
of chlorinated lime averaging 36 per cent of available chlorine. Sev- 
eral samples contained as high as 41 per cent, — Annual Lab. Report, 
1906, p. 15. 
Binz, C. (Tlierap. Geg., Berl., v. 47). states that the experience of 
many vears confirms his opinion of the value of chlorinated lime in 
the treatment of chilblains. It is used in the form of an ointment. — 
J. Am. M. Ass., 1906, v. 47, p. 467. 
CALX SULPHURATA. 
The Ph. Brit. Committee of Reference in Pharmacy report on 
sulphurated lime says in the copper test a definite quantity of acid 
should be prescribed, to be added in portions, and not all at once. — 
Chem. & Drug., Bond., 1906, v. 69, p. 863. 
Francis, John M., reports that of 24 lots examined only 3 were 
below the 60 per cent standard of the pharmacopoeia — the lowest, 
38 per cent; the highest, 85 per cent; and the average, 70.5 per 
cent. — Proc. Am. Pharm. Ass., 1906, v. 54, p. 339. 
Waugh, W. F. (J. Ass., Mil. Surg. U. S., Carlisle, September), 
writes on “ Calx sulphur ata, U. S. P., as a preventive of yellow 
fever.” — Abstr. in J. Am. M. Ass., 1906, v. 47, p. 896. 
Smith, R. J. (Denver Med. Times, Dec.), presents a paper on 
“Calcium sulphide in gonorrhoea. ” — Abstr. Ibid ., v. 48,- p. 266. 
CAMBOGIA. 
The Ph. Brit. Committee of Reference in Pharmacy report on 
cambogia says if this is retained not more than 30 per cent should 
be insoluble in alcohol. — Chem. & Drug., Lonch, 1906, v. 69, p. 863. 
Ohliger, Willard, reports powdered cambogia adulterated with 
starch. — Proc. Michigan Pharm. Ass., 1906, p. 47. 
Blome, W. H., reports on three samples of powdered cambogia 
which yielded, respectively, 2.88, 10.92, 4.89 per cent of ash; 31.5 
per cent of the first was insoluble in alcohol. — Ibid., p. 105. 
CAMPHORA. 
True, Rodney H., gives a description of the work done in con- 
nection with the cultivation of camphor trees in Florida and the 
practical results so far secured. — Oil, Paint and Drug. Rep., 1906, v. 
70, Oct. 17, p. 37. 
