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Show . New yBtable Wk Fremj Scuador , l j' From prehistoric "times the IndlnM B of Ecuador have utilized a wax fouiid "' v, on certain species of tall palms for , -jS,'- making candles says the , Bclentlfle - ? .. "AmericAii" TUlg ivix occurq on trie i$.:i tree trunks In granular form, each tree '''', ;. furnishing about fifty pounds. The "" trey'grow,ln,rgrrentvriijribWsxon the .. '. mountains' along the coast. 'Sample ':. , ;". of this wax. were sent to France and -' .;, Germany, -ftom which countries lavotj 'f""1 able reports and an offer Of 10.5 centa r a pound were received. H " .uZ |