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"floss." This floss is, however, of very superior quality, 

 being much more glossy than any other ; it also bleaches 

 well, is said to last double the time of the silk from 

 the mulberry worm, does not spot so easily, washes like 

 linen, and takes a good dye. It is manufactured in 

 France under the name of galette or fantaisie, and of 

 which there is an immense consumption. Mixing it 

 with thread and wool, it is largely employed in manu- 

 facturing fancy stuffs. The strength of this silk is 

 remarkable, and to this is attributable the great 

 durability of the Indian foulards, which are composed 

 exclusively of it. 



