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Of this , which is the bitter almond , there are several varieties , differing in the size of their nuts , which are dark coloured , with hard shells , and bitter kernels . - - Propagation and Cultivation .
Of this , which is the bitter almond , there are several varieties , differing in the size of their nuts , which are dark coloured , with hard shells , and bitter kernels . - - Propagation and Cultivation .
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Thouin very justly remarks , " that the dense , dark green , shining foliage during three fourths of the year , enamelled with numerous bunches of delicate rosecoloured blossoms , and scattered over with fruit of diversity of colour ...
Thouin very justly remarks , " that the dense , dark green , shining foliage during three fourths of the year , enamelled with numerous bunches of delicate rosecoloured blossoms , and scattered over with fruit of diversity of colour ...
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Skin bright deep yellow , somewhat scabrous , with a tinge of green , sprinkled with numerous grey and dark - coloured specks or spots . Flesh pale yellow , crisp , tender . Juice rich , of a poignant aromatic flavour .
Skin bright deep yellow , somewhat scabrous , with a tinge of green , sprinkled with numerous grey and dark - coloured specks or spots . Flesh pale yellow , crisp , tender . Juice rich , of a poignant aromatic flavour .
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Skin pale green , tinged with pale red , and marked with short streaks of a darker colour ; on the sunny side , of a still deeper red . Flesh very tender , snow - white , juice sugary , with a slight musky perfume .
Skin pale green , tinged with pale red , and marked with short streaks of a darker colour ; on the sunny side , of a still deeper red . Flesh very tender , snow - white , juice sugary , with a slight musky perfume .
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Eye very deeply sunk . Stalk but little protruded beyond the base , which is as deep as the eye . Skin dark green , with numerous small dark specks intermixed ; on the sunny side softly streaked with a clear pale red , which 28 APPLES .
Eye very deeply sunk . Stalk but little protruded beyond the base , which is as deep as the eye . Skin dark green , with numerous small dark specks intermixed ; on the sunny side softly streaked with a clear pale red , which 28 APPLES .
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Page 509 - OBSERVATIONS ON THE DISEASES, DEFECTS, AND INJURIES, | IN ALL KINDS OF FRUIT AND FOREST TREES." WITH AN ACCOUNT OF | A PARTICULAR METHOD OF CURE, | PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF GOVERNMENT.
Page 577 - ... sowing of seed for general crops until June or July. If a small quantity of each esteemed variety be sown two or three times in these months, they will produce a plentiful supply for use in autumn and the early part of winter. One ounce of good Endive-seed will produce about five thousand plants. When the plants...
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| Title | A Guide to The Outdoor and Kitchen Garden |
| Author | George Lindley |
| Published | 1831 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 4 Jun 2007 |
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