from all offeiifive odour. They are not, however, equal to thofe of wax or fpermaceti." This author
further adds, “ The wax for candles, is generally the produce of infefts, feeding chiefly on the privet, as
is mentioned in the chapter o f Cochin China. It is naturally white, and fo pure as to produce no fmoke;
but is eollefted in fuch fmall quantities, as to be fcarce and dear. Cheap candles are alfo made o f tallow,
and even of greafe o f too little confiftence to be ufed, without the contrivance o f being coated with
the firmer fubftance of the tallow tree or o f wax." Vide Chapter on Sou-choo/oo.
The tallow-tree is now cultivated in the Weft Indies, where it thrives well, and produces fruit, and
by proper attention may hereafter become ufeful.
