Word: ylang-ylang
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Haiti can also grow mimosa, jasmine, tuberose, and the ylang-ylang tree, whose heavily scented yellow-green flowers normally come from the Philippines. The Dominican Republic in addition to all these, can grow the fragrant cassie bush, whose oil is now so scarce that perfumers cannot obtain it for love nor money. There the Jewish refugee colony at Sosua, with funds from U.S. philanthropists, is studying new perfume sources...
...national flour. With the aid of the radio this rumor was broadcasted throughout the land. The convention's judiciary committee has been deluged with recommendations from local granges and Audubon societies. So far, from forty-eight states and one territory (Guam), forty-nine suggestions have been received. The ylang-ylang was Guam's choice for the national flour, while that of Massachusetts was the dandelion. Apparently the radio, being audible and not visible, has mixed flower with flour. In ordinary circumstances a thorough mixing of flour is essential for good results, but it is another matter when...