is plant
were formerly used in some of the religious ceremonies of the New
Zealanders.

141. CORDIA MYXA.--This produces succulent, mucilaginous, and emollient
fruits, which are eaten. These qualities, combined with a slight
astringency, have led to their use as pectorals, known as
Sebestens. The wood of this tree is said to have furnished the
material used by the Egyptians in the construction of their mummy
cases; it is also considered to be one of the best woods for
kindling fire by friction.

142. CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS.--The Australian Ti, or cabbage tree, a
palm-like plant of 15 to 20 feet in height. The whole plant is
fibrous, and it has been suggested as good for a paper-making
material. The juice of the roots and stem contains a small amount
of sugar, and has been employed for procuring alcohol.

143. CORYPHA UMBRACULIFERA.--The Talipot palm, a native of Ceylon,
producing gigantic fan-like leaves. These leaves have prickly
stalks 6 or 7 feet long, and when fully expanded form a nearly
complete circle of 13 feet in diameter. Large fans made of these
leaves are carried before people of rank among the Cinghalese;
they are also commonly used as umbrellas, and tents are made by
neatly joining them together; they are also used as a substitute
for paper, being written upon with a stylus. Some of the sacred
books of the Cinghalese are composed of strips of them. The hard
seeds are used by turners.

144. COUROUPITA GUIANENSIS.--The fruit of this tree is called, from its
appearance, the cannon-ball fruit; its shell is used as a drinking
vessel, and when fresh the pulp is of an agreeable flavor.

145. CRATAEVA GYNANDRA.--This West Indian tree yields a small fruit
which has a strong smell of garlic, hence it is called the garlic
pear. The bark is bitter and used as a tonic.

146. CRESCENTIA CUJETE.--The calabash tree of the West Indies, where it
is valued for the sake of its fruits, which resemble pumpkins in
appearance and occasionally reach a diameter of 18 inches.
Divested of their pulp, which is not edible, they serve various
useful domestic purposes, for carrying water, and even as kettles
for cooking. They are strong and light.

147. CROTON BALSAMIFERUM.--This West Indian shrub is sometimes called
seaside balsam or sage. A