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For instance , in the fruit of an apple growing upon a north wall there is a smaller formation of sugar than in the same variety growing on a south wall ; and it can be easily understood that the seed of that fruit which is itself least ...
For instance , in the fruit of an apple growing upon a north wall there is a smaller formation of sugar than in the same variety growing on a south wall ; and it can be easily understood that the seed of that fruit which is itself least ...
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... that we cannot expect the delicate Malcarle should succeed here , unless trained against a south or south - east wall , and in a warm and kind soil . Its great beauty in the dessert renders it an interesting object of cultivation .
... that we cannot expect the delicate Malcarle should succeed here , unless trained against a south or south - east wall , and in a warm and kind soil . Its great beauty in the dessert renders it an interesting object of cultivation .
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Some very fine fruit from a south wall at Sacomb Park , in Hertfordshire , were exhibited at the Horticultural Society of London , October 15.1821 . 117. BALTIMORE . Hort . Trans . V. iii . p . 120. t . 4 . Fruit very large , in form ...
Some very fine fruit from a south wall at Sacomb Park , in Hertfordshire , were exhibited at the Horticultural Society of London , October 15.1821 . 117. BALTIMORE . Hort . Trans . V. iii . p . 120. t . 4 . Fruit very large , in form ...
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It bears freely on an east wall , where it ripens thoroughly by the end of July , acquiring a high luscious flavour , superior even to that of the Moorpark . 5. LARGE EARLY APRICOT . Pom . Mag . t . 142 . Abricot Gros Précoce , of the ...
It bears freely on an east wall , where it ripens thoroughly by the end of July , acquiring a high luscious flavour , superior even to that of the Moorpark . 5. LARGE EARLY APRICOT . Pom . Mag . t . 142 . Abricot Gros Précoce , of the ...
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Abricot Hâtif Musqué . Fruit small , of a roundish figure , about four inches and a half in circumference each way . Suture rather rather deep , and considerably swelled on one of its sides . Skin pale orange next the wall ; when fully ...
Abricot Hâtif Musqué . Fruit small , of a roundish figure , about four inches and a half in circumference each way . Suture rather rather deep , and considerably swelled on one of its sides . Skin pale orange next the wall ; when fully ...
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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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