the external covering or arilode of the seed of the nutmeg, of a scarlet colour, and fatty, shining appearance. (See Myristica moschata, in Botany.) It is strongly aromatic and of a pungent acid taste. It is packed in bales, and imported from the Moluccas, where the best is to be found. The import trade in mace for home consumption for the three years ending with 31st December 1856, has been as follows—in 1854, 25,584 lb.; in 1855, 28,563 lb.; in 1856, 27,299 lb. The present (1857) duty on mace is 1s. per lb.