The textile fibres of commerce. A handbook on the occurrence, distribution, preparation, and uses of the animal, vegetable, and mineral fibres used in cotton, woollen, paper, silk, brush, and hat manufactures (1902)
Hannan, William I · London : C. Griffin · leaf 150
ir-bottoms, and sometimes for thatch." Fig. 90 is the downy plumose covering of the ovaries of Typha latifolia. As stated above, it is adapted for stuffing pillows. The flossy down has been used for making Rice and China papers. Eryngo Fibres (Eryngium, Umbelliferse). — An exotic species of… … Fig. 90.— Downy ovaries of Typha latifolia. been used for the purpose does not appear to be well ascertained, neither is the quantity obtainable quite clear. Almost all the species of Sea Holly are remarkable for their stiff stems, spinose leaves, and umbellate flowers. They are mostly sea-shore…
Textile fabrics
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