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large common variety), are said to he quite equal to 

 this. The estimated produce of fibre is a "picul " of 

 133 lbs. per 100 plants. 



PHORMIUM TENAX, or NEW ZEALAND FLAX. 



This plant grows well in Queensland, the demand is 

 unlimited, and the preparation simple. It requires a 

 damp, rich, sandy loam. It seeds freely in the Bris- 

 bane district, and persons desirous of growing it could 

 therefore soon provide themselves with a supply of 

 young plants. It is used in the colonies for cordage, 

 wool lashings, &c. , and by upholsterers for stuffing, and 

 numerous other purposes. 



THE COTTON PLANT. 



The cultivation of this plant is simple, its growth 

 luxuriant, and its stems yield a good fibre. 



THE PINE APPLE. 



A fibre of the most beautiful description is pre- 

 pared from the leaf of the pine apple, producing a fabric 

 as light as gossamer. 



THE HOP. 



From the fibre of this plant a strong cloth is made. 

 It is not yet cultivated in this colony, but in Tasmania 

 and the neighboring colonies it grows to perfection, 

 and the climate of the Darling Downs is likely to 

 suit it. 



The hollyhock, tree mallow, hemp, white mulberry, 

 aloe, and numerous others, might also be mentioned as 



