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height. It is abundant in certain parts of Afghanistan, e.g.,on the 
downs of the Badghis, and in the vicinity of Gulran, and in Khorasan. 
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viá the Punjab, into all parts of India. It is used in the native 
chico printing, but chiefly in sil yanga along with Datisca cannabina 
oots, and with alum mordant, for the production of a bright sulphur- 
or Sur known as gau . Its price is 
pees per cwt. 
The chemistry of this dyestuff has still to be studied, and this we - 
do as soon as further supplies, already asked for, come to hand. 
The dyeing properties of Delphinium, both on wool and cotton, are 
very stile indeed to those of Sophora, from which it differs only by 
Although quite a good dyestuff for native use, the comparatively low 
colouring power of Delphinium Zalil flowers will prevent it from 
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