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Pjlrt II. — The Cultivation and Acclimatization of trees yielding caoutchouc. 
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Introduction - 
1. The cultivation of Ficus elastica , and the improvement of its 
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caoutchouc - 
Cultivation - - ' 
Improvement in the collection and preparation - “ ^4 
Modes of tapping (with illustrations) - - “ -35 
Implements used (with illustrations) - - - “ 36 
Collecting vessels - - “ " " -39 
Preparation of the caoutchouc - » 
2, The acclimation of other plants - - _ ' - 42 
Relative values of the different varieties - - ;> 
Price list, imports, &c. - “ ■ “ " » 
Species recommended to be introduced - 
Climatic conditions necessary - - - " - 45 
Results to be expected ----- » 
Conclusion ----- 
Instructions for collecting illustrative specimens - " ?’ 
Memorandum by Dr. Brandis - - - - " -48 
Explanation of Maps and Plates - - - - - 55 
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