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In the case of the non-volatile solvent, the fresh 
flowers are laid on trays covered with a thin layer 
of the neutral fat, and replaced until the fat has 
become saturated. The scented fat is then removed 
and sold as “ pomades,” which are employed in the 
manufacture of perfumes. 
Application a?id Uses . — Essential oils are used prin- 
cipally as perfumes, flavourings for foods and drinks,, 
and in medicine — in the last case either as specific 
drugs or as flavourings to render a medicine more 
palatable. It will be readily understood that, except 
for those of medicinal value, this class of oil is in 
reality a luxury and not, as in the case of the fixed 
oil, a necessity. 
MAIN OIL-YIELDING CROPS. 
It is considered that the two main oil-yielding crops 
best suited to the conditions prevailing in this 
country are coconuts and African oil palm. As 
regards coconuts, this crop is now the second in 
importance in the country, while the experimental 
work carried out up to date on the cultivation of 
the African oil palm indicates clearly that this parti- 
cular crop is also capable of being developed on a 
plantation scale to meet the ever-increasing demand 
for oils and fats. 
COCONUTS. 
( Cocos nucifera). 
The coconut is undoubtedly the palm of the 
greatest economic importance, being found distri- 
buted throughout the tropics. 
Distribution . — As regards Malaya, there is no doubt 
that the climate is suited to the growth of coconuts, 
which thrive well throughout the whole Peninsula^ 
