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and can be obtained here in large quantities. Fibre prepared by 
boiling for sixteen hours, then simply run through the rollers, 
dried, and heckled. No scraping required. 
LXXI. — J UNCUS PALLiDus (R. Brown) syn, J. vaginatus (E. 
Meyer). ‘‘ Pale-green Rush ” or ‘‘ Toolim.” Order Juncacec^, 
Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. 
A tall-growing and stout rush, which may be obtained in large 
quantities in almost any part of our continent. It is supposed to 
be an excellent paper material, and it furnishes also a fibre of 
considerable strength. Baskets and other useful household 
things, such as picture-frames, &c., are sometimes made of the 
leaves by settlers, both in a peeled and unpeeled state. The 
preparation of the present sample was by boiling for some hours, 
or until the cuticle came away easily by scraping. 
LXXII. — Kniphofia aloides (Moench) syn, Tritoma Uvaria 
(Ker). ‘‘Aloe-like Torch Lily or “ Flame FloAver.” Order 
Liliaceoe, South Africa. 
The fibre from this species is readily obtained, and shows a 
sample of good quality. Prepared by boiling for two hours, and 
then scraping, 
LXXIII. — Kniphofia aloides (Moench) var. glaucescens. 
“ Glaucous-leaved Torch Lily” or “ Flame Flower.” Order 
LiliacecB, South Africa. 
Preparation the same. Fibre similar to K. grandiflora. 
LXXIV. — Kniphofia aurea syn. Tritoma aurea. “ Golden- 
tinted Torch Lily ” or “ Flame Flower.” Order Liliacem. 
South Africa. 
This species is rich in fibre material. Easily grown, and pro- 
duces a wealth of long foliage. The fibre is easily prepared 
after boiling for two hours, then lightly scraped with blunt 
knife. 
LXXV. — Kniphofia ceandiflora syn. Tritoma grandifiora. 
“ Large-flowered Torch Lily^’ or “ Flame Flower.” Order 
Liliacece, South Africa. 
Sample prepared from the matured leaves of the plant. 
Probable yield 1^ tons per acre, two crops per year equal, say, 
3 tons. The commercial value quoted to me from England at 
from £17 to £17 10s. per ton. 
Method of preparation, boiling the leaves for two hours, &c., 
same as above. 
