Author: Maiden, J.H.: Title: Wattles and wattle-bark, being hints on the conservation and cultivation of wattles, together with particulars of their value. Second edition. [Dept. Publ. Instr. Tech. Educ. Ser., 6.]
Description: Sydney: G.S. Chapman, Government Printer, 1891. 8vo, 24.4cm. Pp. viii,79, 10 pls. of Acacia species, tabs., notes, detailed index. Orig. printed wrappers, Very good. - Dealing with 44 species of Acacia with special regard to the exploitation of their bark which contains large amounts of tannins and condensed tannins that historically found use as pharmaceuticals and preservatives.
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