From Culture of Hemp and Jute, Report of U. S. Department of Agriculture.


DRYING HEMP IN KENTUCKY

From "Culture of Hemp and Jute."


Olona

Olona, the textile fiber of Hawaii, is found to have promising qualities. This plant resembles ramie and belongs to the nettle family also, but it is without the troublesome resin of the ramie. The fiber is fine, light, strong, and durable.