There is an essential oil produced from this pungent grass which is known in commerce as citronella, a delightful and universally favorite extract.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
Remnants of tubes formerly containing sunburn ointment, half-filled bottles of citronella and white shoe-dressing.
"Love Conquers All"
Robert C. Benchley
Lemon-grass oil, which is known in commerce as citronella oil, is a delightful extract from the rank lemon grass, which covers most of' the hillsides in the more open districts of Ceylon.
"Eight Years' Wandering in Ceylon"
Samuel White Baker