The textile fibres; their physical, microscopical, and chemical properties (1904)
Matthews, J. Merritt (Joseph Merritt), 1874-1931 · New York, J. Wiley & sons; [etc., etc.] · leaf 253
He compactly together; lumenlarge and polygonal, though angles not so sharp. Longitudinal appearance: fibres stiff, and often xery wide 240 THE TEXTILE FIBRES. towards the middle; lumen large; ends broad, thickened, andoften forked; large, shining crystals to be found in the ash, whichare derived… … Fig. 65.—^Pita Hemp {Agave americana).A, longitudinal section; B, cross-section; e, blunt ends. III. Cross-sections polygonal and small, sides straight, withvery sharp angles; lumen small, usually as a point or line-shaped;sections lie compactly together and are surrounded by a thick,distinct…
Textile fibers
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