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Another advantage of alizarine blue and the other alizarine dyestuffs is that they unite with all wood colors, as well as with indigo carmine and all aniline dyestuffs.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various

We allude to the alizarine dyestuffs, which have long since been introduced and are largely employed in cotton dyeing and printing.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 530, February 27, 1886 by Various

The dyeing: A cold bath is prepared with 10 lb. to 12 lb. alizarine, 3 lb. sumac extract, and 2 oz. lime.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Beech, Franklin

Oiling or preparing: A liquor is made from 10 lb. alizarine oil or Turkey-red oil in 10 gallons water.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Beech, Franklin

The methods of employing the much more important group of colouring matters known as the mordant dyes, which comprise such well-known products as logwood, fustic and alizarine, require more attention.

From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Beech, Franklin