Note 61 — Chapter V · GEOGRAPHICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL. (continued 2)
Reading edition
According to my friend Mr P. L. Simmonds (The Journal of Applied Science) this bast fetches readily £14 to £15 per ton, and ‘although the paper makers will buy any quantity brought to market, it is to be regretted that they will offer no combined assistance to facilitate the obtaining larger supplies of this important product.’