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Linum was also picked up in one of the markets.

As for other things, an unusual type of mung bean,
Phaseolus aureus, was secured in the Kerman market and reported to
come from Jirof. Jirof is a rather isolated oasis southeast of
Kerman, nearly bordering on Beluchistan. The roses of Shiraz are
splendid, proudly fancied by the inhabitants, are commonly grafted
on wild stocks, and if I knew our own roses, I doubtless could make
some select additions for the rose fans.  At the hospitality of Mr.
Houstaian, I partook liquid refreshment with him in his home.  I was
served syrup of roses flavoured with lime juice; a refreshing and
novel drink.  I had always supposed that rose water was made for 
lotion or annointing purposes, but they drink it in Shiraz.  It is
extracted from a variety of rose expressly cultivated for the purpose,
cuttings of which I sent from there.  Both the rose and the
syrup are highly scented. The syrup is extracted by boiling or
steaming the flowers in water.
        