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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4405, 3 May 1875, Page 3

♦ p ran—This' la a product of the tree-fern, and la classed as thetas, Its use being for upholstery, in which it has been found to give satisfaction, especially in colder climates. The tree-fern, which produces it, grows luxuriantly on the highlands of qucntly stretching to a height of forty or fifty feet. Although the fern grows abundantly on every Island in the Pacific Ocean, In no other group been found to pxbduce the excellent product it yields hpie. Pulu Is a silky substance of a brownish color, which envelopes the*-young fronds of tho plant, when dried it possesses,a softness and elasticity that well adapt it fur mattresses; pillows; for which it has been used by tho - natives from time Immemorial, in northern' / latitudes, It possesses) the-warmth and characteristics of feathers, which recommends it for mattresses. Tho market value of the article‘hero varies from 7 to 0 cent# per pound.— Hawaiian Ctyutte. "