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Once deposited there , the particle swells , increases gradually in size , separates into radicle and cotyledons , and finally becomes the embryo , that part which is to give birth , when the seed is sown , to a new individual .
Once deposited there , the particle swells , increases gradually in size , separates into radicle and cotyledons , and finally becomes the embryo , that part which is to give birth , when the seed is sown , to a new individual .
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Flesh pale red , except near the stone , where it is of a deep orange colour , from which it separates . Juice subacid , with a somewhat astringent , but pleasant flavour . Kernel sweet . Ripe the middle and end of August .
Flesh pale red , except near the stone , where it is of a deep orange colour , from which it separates . Juice subacid , with a somewhat astringent , but pleasant flavour . Kernel sweet . Ripe the middle and end of August .
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Flesh pale citron , but of a bright red next the stone , from which it separates ; it is perfectly melting , and very juicy . Ripe the beginning and middle of September . This beautiful little peach was raised by T. A. Knight , Esq .
Flesh pale citron , but of a bright red next the stone , from which it separates ; it is perfectly melting , and very juicy . Ripe the beginning and middle of September . This beautiful little peach was raised by T. A. Knight , Esq .
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rather firm , greenish yellow , but red at the stone , from which it separates . Juice plentiful , and of a very good flavour . Ripe the end of September , but it ought to hang some days upon the tree before it is gathered , in order to ...
rather firm , greenish yellow , but red at the stone , from which it separates . Juice plentiful , and of a very good flavour . Ripe the end of September , but it ought to hang some days upon the tree before it is gathered , in order to ...
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Skin greenish white on the shaded side ; but of a blush or soft red , and marbled with a deeper colour on the side next the sun . Flesh very delicate , melting , and white to the stone , from which it separates .
Skin greenish white on the shaded side ; but of a blush or soft red , and marbled with a deeper colour on the side next the sun . Flesh very delicate , melting , and white to the stone , from which it separates .
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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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