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Sample of the Coffee which grows wild in the mountains of Lucania [Lucena, Philippines]

Sample of the grass called by the Natives of Lucania [Lucena, Philippines] Abaca

A pod of Cotton from Manila

Root of an unknown shrub, used at Manila as a substitute for soap

Shells (Placuna placenta) used as an excellent substitute for glass, at Manila

A set of Chinese barbers instruments

A mantle Orniment, made of the Nautilus shells from Lucania [Lucena, Philippines]

A Chinese pillow

A pair of Manila slippers, the only kind in use by the women

Chinese Tea pot

Seed of the Tea shrub taken by the donor from the plant in the Queen's garden near Rio de Ganeria [Janeiro]

Basket of the famous herb of which Matti [mate] is made

Areeka [areca] or Beetel Nuts, deprived of the outer covering