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Growing Lavender In Western Australia, Aileen Reid
Growing Lavender In Western Australia, Aileen Reid
Bulletins 4000 -
Lavender oil is an essential oil, derived from plants (genus Lavendulai primarily by steam distillation of the flowers. There are several types of lavender oil. The 'true' lavender oil, and the most highly prized, comes from Lavendula augustifolia; it is primarily used in the fragrance and perfume industry. World production is about 200 tonnes per year. Spike lavender oil, derived from Lavendula latifolia, has a world production of about 150-200 tonnes per year. Lavandin oil is derived from hybrids of L. augustifolia x L. latifolia that yield much higher than L. augustifolia but the oil is lower quality, hence it …
G00-1412 Daylilies (Revised March 2003), Anne Streich, Don Steinegger
G00-1412 Daylilies (Revised March 2003), Anne Streich, Don Steinegger
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Daylilies (Hemerocallis sp.) are a common sight in many of today's landscapes. They are easy to grow, have few insect and disease problems and are available in many colors. In addition, they tolerate heat, drought, salt, compacted soil and various pH's. A daylily is available for almost any landscape condition and are discussed in this NebGuide.
Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 1318), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Shakers - South Union, Kentucky (Sc 1318), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1318. Journal (111 p.), kept by Elder John Rees Cooper and others, detailing the daily activities at South Union, Kentucky, 1872-1878. Correspondence regarding the journal and its provenance is included. Pagination refers to the original journal.