The Cultivation and Utilization of Ramie in the United States of America
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A 1889 article in Science summarizing a consular report by Joseph Zervas on the Brussels Exhibition, arguing for ramie cultivation in the United States. It covers the white and green ramie species, history of use, propagation, soil, planting, harvesting, and Italian yield figures. It also includes a chemical analysis of the fibre and a comparison of decorticating machines and their prices, ending with the Norbert de Landtsheer machine.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- February 1, 1889
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 4
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