haps no curative properties in itself. It 

 is a demulcent and emollient, that is the 

 mucilage present tends to allay irritation 

 of inflamed mucous membrane^s as ,iin 

 sore throat, pulmonary complaints, etc. 

 It has been extensively employed as a 

 popular remedy in dysentery, kidney 

 troubles and pneumonia. Its principal 

 use at the present time is as an article of 

 diet, in the preparation of soup, blanc 

 mange and jellies. Sometimes it is com- 

 bined with chocolate or cocoa, sugar, 

 lemon juice, etc., to improve the flavor. 



Bandoline, a fixative for keeping hair 

 in curl is commonly prepared from carra- 



geen. It is also used as sizing for paper, 

 straw hats, felt hats, cotton goods and for 

 thickening the colors used in calico print- 

 ing. It is also used for clarifying coffee, 

 beer and other drinks. 



Carrageen is a word of Irish origin and 

 was apparently originally applied to sea 

 weeds in general. The Irish were the 

 first to use this plant medicinally and as a 

 food. 



Description of Plate.— A, B, C, D, dif- 

 ferent forms of Irish moss ; E. F., forms 

 of Gigartina mamillosa; i, section of thal- 

 lus of G. mamillosa; 2, 3, 4, sections of 

 Chondrus crispus. 



Albert Schneider. 



THE CARDINAL FLOWER 



I love each flower beneath the sun, 



Wherever it buds and blows; 

 From the pale arbutus that hides like a nun, 



To the flushed and queenly rose. 



But the cardinal flower to me is best 



As close by the rivulet's brim 

 It regally wears its flaming crest, 



In the woodlands cool and dim. 



I long to lie in the pine tree's shade. 



Or tread on the tufted moss; 

 If once away from the ways of trade, 



I'd care not for gain or loss. 



I would peacefully fall asleep at night 



To the sound of singing streams, 

 With the glowing cardinal's flower of light 



To illumine the realm of dreams. 



—Belle A. Hitchcock. 



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