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Show 10 PAPERMAKIN IN INDO-CHIN Dr. N. Wallich's observations of Daphne cannabin include the following description of the paper made fro the bark of this tree as communicated to him from Nepa by Lieutenant H. R. Murray: «...the paper prepared ofit barkis particularly calculated for cartridges, being strong tough not liable to ¢ ack or break, however much ben or folded, proofagainst being moth-eaten, and not in th least subject to dampness from any change in the weather besides, if drenched or keptin water for any considerabl time,it will not rot. Itis invariably used all over Kamoon and in great request in many parts of the plains, for th purpos of writin Niefubnamee or genealogical Records Deeds, &. from its extraordinary durability. It is gener ally made about one yard square,and in three differen qualities." Writing of Daphne involucraza Dr. Wallic observed: «... the plant has reddish white, sessile flower of great fragrance, with alternate leaves growing from round stem. Specimens of this handsome shrub were sen tomein 1815 from Sylhet (Assam, India) by Mr. M. R Smith, who informs me that a very durable kind of hem is prepared from its fibrous bark." Daplne Gardperi wa named by Dr. Wallichin honou of Mr. Edward Gardner British Resident at Katmandu, Nepal,a botanist of not whosentmany specimens of Nepal plants to the Calcutt Botanical Gardens The inner bark of the Dap/ine has been used as a fibe for the making of paperin Tibet, Nepal, India,and Indo China. Atvarious times this tree has taken the name of Digtal mage © 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah, All rights reserved |