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ILANG-ILANG.—Cananga Ordorata. A quick growing large 
tree. The flowers are strongly scented and yield by distil- 
lation the well-known scent Ilang-llang. 
Seeds 10s. per 100. 
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KITUL FIBRE.—Caryota Urens. From the young florescence is 
obtained a copious flow of sweet sap (Toddy) which upon 
boiling yields a quantity of brown sugar. When fresh it is 
known as ‘Sweet Toddy’’ and on becoming sour as fer- 
mented toddy, which is intoxicating. A single palm is esti- 
mated of giving an annual yield of about 200 gallons. The 
Kitul palm yields excellent sago from the stem, also a com- 
mercial bristle fibre. 
Seeds 5s. per 100. 
KOLANUT.—Cola Acuminata. A small tree. The seeds are 
highly prized as a masticatory on account of the alkaloid, 
caffeine and theobromine. The dried seeds are used in 
medicine as well as for the manufacture of Kola Vine and 
other beverages. Kola Nut ranks next in importance to the 
oil palm. The tree yields in about 5 years, producing two 
crops a year, equivalent to about 200 lbs. of seeds per tree. 
Seeds 15s. per |b. Plants £5 per 100. 
LEMON GRASS.—Andropogon Citratus. A grass cultivated for 
the production of Lemon Grass Oil. The oil is used for 
scenting fine soap, blending scents, and for similar purposes. 
Root divisions £! per 100. 
MAURITIUS HEMP OR GREEN ALOE.—Furcraet Giganten. A 
very fast growing valuable fibre plant with very long leaves. 
The dry fibre is used for making fine mats, twine, etc. 
Suckers 15s. per 100. 
NUX-VOMICA.—Strychnos Nux-Vomica. A moderate size tree. 
The seeds are used for extracting the Alkaloid Strychnine, 
valued in medicine as a tonic and stimulant. 
Seeds 10s. per 100 
