Arnatto, or annotta, description of, how prepared, and uses of, [157]

Arrack, from what prepared, [106], [218]

Arrow-root, what it is, how prepared, and uses of, [9], [10]

——, how adulterated, [10]

Artichoke, flowers, leaves, and stalks, uses of, [197]

——, Jerusalem, description, culture, and uses of, [201]

Arum, common, description and uses of, [218], [219]

Asafœtida, description and uses of, [77]

——, how obtained and exported, [77], [78]

Ash-tree, wood, leaves, and bark, uses of, [264]