HEMP. 



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In Fig, 15, No. 1 is a sample of Russian hemp taken from the bale 

 as first imported; the fibres vary considerably in width and colour, 

 but are very strong, and resemble at first sight newly stacked hay. 

 No. 2 is the same Russian hemp after it has been dressed or heckled. 

 The fibres are now more pliable, more uniform in width and general 

 appearance, and are now designated Russian Line. 



No. 3 are the waste fibres from No. 1 ; they vary in strength and 

 fineness, and have a slight lucid appearance. In the trade they are 

 known as shorts, refuse or " Russian Tow." 



No. 4 shows the yarn spun from Russian Line as No. 2 ; its dark 



Fig. 15. Hanks of Russian hemp. 



brownish appearance is due to the tarring process it has been put through 

 to render the yarn more durable in use. 



No. 5 is a tarred yarn spun from Russian Line intended mainly 

 for " ships' purposes " ; it is well twisted, solid, with a deep marked screw 

 line. 



No. 6 is cordage yarn spun from the Russian tow fibres or shorts ; 

 it has a staring appearance and is adapted for general parcel use ; and 

 some other purposes. 



No. 7. Twine made from the cordage yarn shown in No. 6 ; it is level, 

 round, hard and glossy, and well adapted for tying up the reeling bundles 

 of tightly-pressed yarn in the cotton doubling trade. 



