hina by the junks, and also occasionally a
little from Java.

The quantity exported from Java in 1830 was 13,521 coyans.

" " 1835 " 25,577 "

" " 1839 " 1,103,378 piculs

" " 1841 " 676,213 "

" " 1843 " 1,108,774 "

Rice is grown to some extent in the Dutch portion of Celebes; it
yields at a minimum one hundred and fifty fold. The average annual
delivery of rice to the Government, from 1838 to 1842, was 3,390,119
lbs. At present the Government pays sixty cents for a measure of forty
pounds. That which is sold for the consumption of the inhabitants may
be procured at the public warehouse for a guilder the 351/2 lbs.; and
that which is sold for export may be had at public auction for 125
florins the coyan of 3,000 lbs.

The following description of some varieties of rice cultivated in the
Philippine islands, is given by Mr. Rich, botanist to the United
States Exploring Expedition. The varieties are very numerous; the
natives distinguish them by the size and shape of their grain:--

_Binambang_.--Leaves slightly hairy; glumes whitish; grows to the
height of about five feet; flowers in December: aquatic.

_Lamuyo_ greatly resembles the above; is more extensively
cultivated, particularly in Batangas, where it forms the principal
article of food of the inhabitants of the coast: aquatic.

_Malagcquit_.--This variety derives its name from its being very
glutinous after bailing; it is much used by the natives in making
sweet or fancy dishes; and also used in making a whitewash, mixed
with lime, which is remarkable for its brilliancy, and for
withstanding rain, &c.: aquatic.

_Bontot Cabayo_.--Common in Ilocos, where it is cultivated both
upland and lowland; it produces a large grain, and is therefore much
esteemed, but has rather a rough taste.

_Dumali, or early rice_.--This rice is raised in the uplands
exclusively, and derives its name from ripening its grain three
months from planting; the seed is rather broader and shorter than
the other varieties; it is not extensively cultivated, as birds and
insects are very destructive to it.

_Quinanda_, with smooth leaves.--This variety is held in great
estimation by the people of Batangas, as they s