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fuscous, downy covering of the ovaries are used for stuffing pillows. 

 London says : " The leaves are frequently used for making mats, baskets, 

 chair-bottoms, and sometimes for thatch." 



Fig. 90 is the downy plumose covering of the ovaries of Typha 

 latifolia. As stated above, it is adapted for stuffing pillows. The flossy 

 down has been used for making Rice and China papers. 



Eryngo Fibres (Eryngium, Umbelliferse). An exotic species of 

 Eryngium or Sea Holly has received some attention for paper-making. 

 The leaves of the plant are the members which have been used, having been 

 introduced from the Argentine Republic. The exact species that has 



Fig. 90. Downy ovaries of Typha latifolia. 



been used for the purpose does not appear to be well ascertained, neither 

 is the quantity obtainable quite clear. Almost all the species of Sea 

 Holly are remarkable for their stiff stems, spinose leaves, and umbellate 

 flowers. They are mostly sea-shore plants, and are types of the Natural 

 Order Umbelliferse. 



Fireweed (Erecthites Memcifolia, Compositse). The fibres obtained 

 from this plant are the plumose appendages of the fruits, and have been 

 used for cordage and for paper-making. The fibres being loosely attached 

 to the fruits, are easily separated, thus obviating the necessity of much 

 cleaning. The fibres are said to be very strong, and well adapted for 

 paper-making. 



