RAFFIA.
The long, thin strips of strong, tying material that hang in greenhouses and packing sheds of nurseries are obtained by skinning the leaves of a palm tree that grows abundantly in the wilds of Madagascar and Brazil. The "Arts and Crafts" people discovered its usefulness in bas ketry, weaving, and other fancy work. Milliners
made it into hats. The increased demand has doubled the price. It can be bought in a variety of colors. The uses are not yet extensive enough greatly to increase the present demand.