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THE BROOM. 



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matter, which is used in dyeings wool yellow, or pre- 

 paring; it tor being" dyed green witli woad. 



The Broom of Spain {Genista junceci) is a beauti- 

 ful shrub, with \erv tVap^rant flowers. In countries 

 where the soil is too dry ibr the growth of flax and 

 hemp, the bark of the Spanish broom is prepared in 

 a peculiar way, and from the threads which it pro- 

 duces very excellent linen is manufactured. 



Broiitn — Spartiam scoparium. 



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