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proper widths and dried during two or three days by hanging- 
up in a shed or in the shade, (and not in the sun) previous to 
manufacturing the mats or packages. The Flax must not be 
too dry when manufactured, and cutting the same three days 
before employed will be found quite sufficient. Soaking the 
leaves for a couple of hours after drying in the shade, is also 
a great assistance for softening the fibres. 
The accompanying specimens of Native workmanship, 
namely : 
1 . A war cloak, 
2. An ordinary cloak, 
3. A kit (Maorie name for a bag), 
will give an idea of the use made of the New Zealand Flax. 
Having resided during a period of five years in New Zea- 
land, and returning to my native land, I ventured to import a 
small quantity of this seed with the view of demonstrating its 
utility for agricultural purposes, and, shall be satisfied if a 
trial thereof should prove successful. 
In conclusion, I may mention that this seed is abundant 
and easy to be procured. 
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