The Theory of Horticulture; Or, An Attempt to Explain the Principal Operations of Gardening: Upon Physiological PrinciplesLongman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1840 - 387 páginas |
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... complete the physiological explanation of com- mon facts ; and to introduce little beyond that which every gardener can verify for himself . Vege- table anatomy is no doubt the foundation of all correct views of physiological action ...
... complete the physiological explanation of com- mon facts ; and to introduce little beyond that which every gardener can verify for himself . Vege- table anatomy is no doubt the foundation of all correct views of physiological action ...
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... complete theory of Horticulture in all its varied branches ; such a work would be alike tedious to the author and the reader , and , I fear , as unprofitable ; for , if a gardener , when once made acquainted with the general principles ...
... complete theory of Horticulture in all its varied branches ; such a work would be alike tedious to the author and the reader , and , I fear , as unprofitable ; for , if a gardener , when once made acquainted with the general principles ...
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... complete , the whole bottom is covered with brick , stone , or lime rubbish , about six inches thick , and on this is laid the compost for the vines . " ( Hort . Trans . , iv . 100. ) The practice of placing large quantities of pot ...
... complete , the whole bottom is covered with brick , stone , or lime rubbish , about six inches thick , and on this is laid the compost for the vines . " ( Hort . Trans . , iv . 100. ) The practice of placing large quantities of pot ...
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... complete control over that of glazed houses . It is found by experience that the effect of wind is to increase the dryness of the air , and , conse- quently , the perspiration of vegetable surfaces . " Evaporation , " says Mr. Daniell ...
... complete control over that of glazed houses . It is found by experience that the effect of wind is to increase the dryness of the air , and , conse- quently , the perspiration of vegetable surfaces . " Evaporation , " says Mr. Daniell ...
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... complete maturation of the seed is , however , a disadvantage , when it has to be sown immediately after being gathered ; for the embryo is formed , and capable of germinating , long before the period of greatest maturity . There are ...
... complete maturation of the seed is , however , a disadvantage , when it has to be sown immediately after being gathered ; for the embryo is formed , and capable of germinating , long before the period of greatest maturity . There are ...
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The Theory of Horticulture: Or, An Attempt to Explain the Principal ... John Lindley Visualização integral - 1840 |
The Theory of Horticulture: Or, An Attempt to Explain the Principal ... John Lindley Visualização integral - 1881 |
The Theory of Horticulture; Or, An Attempt to Explain the Principal ... John Lindley Visualização integral - 1840 |
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