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Sections of Mauritian Woods. — Continued.

Names Botanical and Local.

64 Mangifera Indica (Man- 64

go)-

65 Cinnamomum Cassia 65

(Cannallier).

66 Casuarina equisetifolia 66

(Filao).

Remarks on uses, &c.

Often attains a large size. Wood soft, light, hut tough, used for doors, packing cases, &c. It is scarce possible to draw nails out of it.

The better Cinnamon of Com­merce.

Axle trees, interior, of houses, excellent firewood. Must not be exposed to moisture.

J. HOENE,

Sub-Director, Botanical Gardens.

GEOUP 4.

Sugar.—14 Samples sent by James Wiehe f Esq.

1. —Mr. W. HEWETSON, Heioetson Estate.

Eefining quality manufactured for European markets.

2. —Messrs. HAET and De BISSY, Plaisance Estate.

Large Crystals, manufactured for Australian market.

3. —Mrs. Ww. PELLEGEIN, Constance Estate.

Medium Crystals, manufactured for Australian market.

4. —Mr. KXENIG, Mtdine Estate.

Large White Crystals, manufactured for Australian market.

5. —Mr. T. THIEEEY, Mon DSsert Estate.

Soft white, manufactured for Australian market, without animal charcoal.

6. —Mr. MANES, Constance Estate.

Good white, manufactured without animal charcoal, for Australian market.

7. —Messrs. D’AEIFAT, Constance Estate.

Good white, manufactured without animal charcoal, for Australian market.