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Reseda Luteola, 1J. 



The Wold. Middle and South Europe, Middle Asia, North 

 Africa. A herb of one or two years' duration. A yellow 

 dye (Luteolin) pervades the whole plant. 



Reseda odorata, L. 



The true Mignonette. North Africa and Syria. A herb of 

 one or very few years' duration. The delicate scent can 

 best be concentrated and removed by enfleurage. 



Rhamnus catharticus, L. 



The Buckthorn. Middle and South Europe, North Africa, 

 Middle Asia. It can be utilized as a hedge-plant. The 

 berries are of medicinal value, as indicated by the specific 

 name. The foliage and bark can be employed for the pre- 

 paration of a green dye. 



Rhamnus chlorophorus, Lindl. 



China. Erom the bark a superior green pigment is pre- 

 pared. It. utilia, from the same country, serves for the like 

 purpose. This kind of dye is particularly used for silk, and 

 known as Lokao. 



Rhamnus infectorius, L. 



On the Mediterranean Sea, and in the countries near to it. 

 The berry -like fruits of this shrub are known in commerce 

 as Graines d' Avignon and Graines de Perse, and produce a 

 valuable green dye. Other species seem to supply a similar 

 dye material, for instance R. saxatilis, L., R. amygdalinus, 

 Desf., It. oleoides,~L. 



Rhapis flabelliformis, L- fil. 



China and Japan. This exceedingly slender palm attains 

 only a height of a few feet. The stems can be used for various 

 small implements. It is one of the best plants for table 

 decoration. 



Rhaponticum acaule, Cand. 



On the Mediterranean Sea. A perennial herb. The root 

 is edible. 



