Klarinet Archive - Posting 000265.txt from 2004/06

From: Georg.Kuehner@-----.de (Georg K=?ISO-8859-1?B?/A==?=hner)
Subj: Re: [kl] "Necessary" Reed working tools; was, I agree
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 18:03:15 -0400

Thanks a lot!

In German it is called "Schachtelhalm"

Regards Georg

Am 17.06.2004 18:12 Uhr schrieb "Elgenubi@-----.com>:

> Georg asked:
>
> < "dutch rush"
> Could one of You explain what this is? I'm not a native speaker.>
>
> Georg, this is also called 'Horsetail plant" in English. It is any species
> of the Genus "Equisetum". It probably grows worldwide, and any species
> probably could be made to work as an abrasive. It's a so-called primitive
> plant,
> sort of like ferns and moss are called primitive. The stems are small tubes,
> and
> there is some sort of silicaceous material in the covering that makes it
> great for reed use.
>
> Here's a sketch of one species: http://www.m-w.com/mw/art/equisetu.htm
>
> Wayne T.
>

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