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]