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silk, which makes it reasonable to consider them as materials of the 

 same kind : and it is a convincing proof of this, that, when they 

 are mixed and carded together, there appears to be a complete same- 

 ness in the whole mixture. 



Marcandier. 



The Hemp-Plants are of two kinds, viz. the male, which 

 yields a farina or powdery matter ; and the female which bears the 

 seed. The action of the male farina upon the female plant is ne- 

 cessary for the production of the seed, and its effects may be pro- 

 moted by artificial agitation, at the time when the male plants are 

 plucked from amongst the female. 



Taylor's Instructions. 



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Hemp 



