. Plants and their uses; an introduction to botany. Botany; Botany, Economic. 238 INDUSTRIAL PLANTS Fibers somewhat similar to those of tlie coconut husk form a network through the pulp of the sponge cucuml^er (Fig. 225). These when removed from the ripe fruit form. Fi(j. 223, II.—Rattuns. Flowt^'iii;^ and fruiting titp {i'<iliimus ad^^us). A, .seed. B, same, cut vertically. C, flower-cluster sheath (of C. Bangka). (Blume.) tlie '^vegetable .sponge" which druggists sell for bathing pur- poses. In Japan it is used also in the manufacture of hats, as stuffing for saddles, Plea

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. Plants and their uses; an introduction to botany. Botany; Botany, Economic. 238 INDUSTRIAL PLANTS Fibers somewhat similar to those of tlie coconut husk form a network through the pulp of the sponge cucuml^er (Fig. 225). These when removed from the ripe fruit form. Fi(j. 223, II.—Rattuns. Flowt^'iii;^ and fruiting titp {i'<iliimus ad^^us). A, .seed. B, same, cut vertically. C, flower-cluster sheath (of C. Bangka). (Blume.) tlie '^vegetable .sponge" which druggists sell for bathing pur- poses. In Japan it is used also in the manufacture of hats, as stuffing for saddles, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Sargent, Frederick Leroy, 1863-. New York, H. Holt and Company

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