Moss was once used as a binder in mud clay or cement for building houses. Recently this mud clay, bound with moss over 150 years ago, was broken up and dissolved. After being washed and cleaned, the moss was found to have lost none of its resiliency. Why Spanish Moss Varies in Rotor The fibre of moss will range in color from a light brown to a dull black, jet black, and in rare cases to a glossy black. The varying shades of color are due to the presence of humus in the soil on which the moss is cured. On high and sandy land it is usually light in color. In low and swampy sections and on black land it will cure into a jet and at times into a glossy black color. Where Spanish Moss Grows Spanish moss will grow only on a tree. It will not grow on vines, wooden fences, fence posts, wire fences, telephone poles, buildings or any other place except a tree. It will not thrive or grow on trees under which there is a cabin or a residence from which the smoke of a fireplace or a stove arises, nor will it grow on trees except in the area indicated in this book. Moss Mattress is Cool in Summer Air readily permeates a moss mattress. For this reason it is most desirable in warm climates. It is also the reason that a moss mattress is desirable for babies during the summer months—but for summer months only. During the winter it is necessary to place paper under the moss mattress and extra covering on top. This must be done in the case of adults as well as babies. It is a simple matter to place heavy paper under the moss mattress in winter and take it away in summer. A moss mattress is the coolest that can be used. |
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