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... by routes specially destined by nature for this service , into a little opening in the integuments of the ovulum or young seed . Once deposited there , the particle swells , increases gradually in size , separates into radicle and ...
... by routes specially destined by nature for this service , into a little opening in the integuments of the ovulum or young seed . Once deposited there , the particle swells , increases gradually in size , separates into radicle and ...
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It is at that part that the roots of the latter pass downwards over the former ; and it is also there that the substance called cambium , which serves as food for the young descending fibres , is secreted . It is obvious , that the more ...
It is at that part that the roots of the latter pass downwards over the former ; and it is also there that the substance called cambium , which serves as food for the young descending fibres , is secreted . It is obvious , that the more ...
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... why the largest forest tree should not be removed as easily as the young plants in a nursery ; but their preservation in such cases is impossible , and therefore the transplantation of trees of great magnitude cannot be effected .
... why the largest forest tree should not be removed as easily as the young plants in a nursery ; but their preservation in such cases is impossible , and therefore the transplantation of trees of great magnitude cannot be effected .
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It is the most common in France , and the young plants from it are used for stocks to bud peaches upon . 2. AMANDE DOUCE À COQUE DURE.- The nuts of these are large , fully one inch and a half long , smooth , and of a dull colour : the ...
It is the most common in France , and the young plants from it are used for stocks to bud peaches upon . 2. AMANDE DOUCE À COQUE DURE.- The nuts of these are large , fully one inch and a half long , smooth , and of a dull colour : the ...
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This sort is budded upon the others , and is grown in gardens to produce the young almonds , which in France are eaten fresh in July , the kernel being sweet and well flavoured . 4. AMANDE DES DAMES . This is eaten dry , and cultivated ...
This sort is budded upon the others , and is grown in gardens to produce the young almonds , which in France are eaten fresh in July , the kernel being sweet and well flavoured . 4. AMANDE DES DAMES . This is eaten dry , and cultivated ...
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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...