Watson, Kate Heintz. [from old catalog], American school of home economics, Chicago. [from old catalog] · Chicago, American school of home economics · leaf 48
ILAX 45 woody portion of the stem. This consists of steepingthe stalks in water. (i) Cold water retting, either running or stagnant Rettingwater. (2) Dew retting. (3) Warm water retting. … RETTING TANK^—Inlet; ^—Undisturbed Water; C—Bundles of Flax. Cold water retting in running water is practiced inBelgium. Retting in stagnant water is the methodusually employed in Ireland and Russia. The rettingin stagnant water is more rapidly done, but there isdanger of over-retting on account of…
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