. Annals of applied biology. Biology, Economic; Biochemistry. Paul Haas and T. G-. Hill 353 The form of the plant shows much variation in the breadth and branching of the fronds, according to the conditions of growth, exposure to waves and surf for example. Four typical forms are shown in the accompanying figures, which wore drawn by Miss Matilda Smith from specimens in the Kew Herbarium. The " Irish moss " of commerce consists of the dried yellowish brown fronds of Chondrus crispus mixed with some Gigartina mamillosa ( Fig. 5). The weed is collected at low tide and is spread on shin
. Annals of applied biology. Biology, Economic; Biochemistry. Paul Haas and T. G-. Hill 353 The form of the plant shows much variation in the breadth and branching of the fronds, according to the conditions of growth, exposure to waves and surf for example. Four typical forms are shown in the accompanying figures, which wore drawn by Miss Matilda Smith from specimens in the Kew Herbarium. The " Irish moss " of commerce consists of the dried yellowish brown fronds of Chondrus crispus mixed with some Gigartina mamillosa ( Fig. 5). The weed is collected at low tide and is spread on shingle or grass where. Fig. 1. Chondrus crispus. Narrow form from swift channels and rough water. (Nat. size.) it is cured by watering with either fresh or salt water and bleached and dried by exposure to the sun. The wholesale price varies from £30-£90 per ton according apparently to-the fancy of the dealer. Uses of Irish Moss. Irish moss or carrageen when boiled with water swells up and gives a gelatinous mass; on straining this yields a more or less transparent viscous solution which gelatinises on cooling. This material has been used in medicine as a demulcent and has by some been considered to. 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 Association of Applied Biologists; Association of Economic Biologists. [Wellesbourne, Warwick, etc. ] Association of Applied Biologists [etc. ]
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