CONSIDERATIONS UPON FLAX AND HEMP CULTURE IN EUROPE,
A REPORT ON THE RAMIE MACHINE TRIALS OF 1889 IN
PARIS, AND PRESENT STATUS OF FIBER INDUS-
TRIES IN THE UNITED STATES.

BY

CHARLES RICHARDS DODGE,

SPECIAL AGENT.

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE.

WASHINGTON:

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY,

Washington, D. C., March 10, 1890. SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith for your approval the special report on fiber investigations made in pursuance of your instructions, by Mr. Charles Richards Dodge, under my direction.

The interest in this subject is widespread, and the inquiries which have reached me in regard to it are numerous.

I take pleasure in recommending its early publication.
I have the honor to remain, sir, yours respectfully,

EDWIN WILLITS,

Assistant Secretary.

Hon. J. M. RUSK,

Secretary of Agriculture.

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