Publisher's Synopsis
""The Fiber Bearing Plants of Florida"" is a book written by Charles W. Parsons, first published in 1895. The book provides a detailed description of four different plants that are commonly used for fiber production in Florida. These plants are Agava Sisalana, Sansivieria, Bromelia Sylvestris, Pineapple, and Urena Lobata. The book covers the history, cultivation, and economic importance of each plant, as well as their physical characteristics and properties. It also includes illustrations and photographs to aid in the identification of each plant. This book is a valuable resource for botanists, farmers, and anyone interested in the history and uses of fiber-bearing plants in Florida.And Ramie Plants, Together With Methods Of Propagation, Cultivation And Extraction Of The Fibers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.