The Trees of America: Native and Foreign, Pictorially and Botanically Delineated, and Scientifically and Popularly Described. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings |
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... and is disagreeably bitter when chewed to a pulp . The leaves vary from six to
twelve inches in length , and from three to four inches in breadth . They are
always smooth and shining on their upper sides , and perfectly entire on the
edges .
... and is disagreeably bitter when chewed to a pulp . The leaves vary from six to
twelve inches in length , and from three to four inches in breadth . They are
always smooth and shining on their upper sides , and perfectly entire on the
edges .
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... one on each side of the insertion of the petiole . They have short footstalks ,
sitting near each other , and radiate in regular order , with their margins touching
or slightly overlapping each other , like an umbrella . The flowers , which open in
...
... one on each side of the insertion of the petiole . They have short footstalks ,
sitting near each other , and radiate in regular order , with their margins touching
or slightly overlapping each other , like an umbrella . The flowers , which open in
...
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It is sometimes found , however , on the steep banks of the rivers which rise in the
Alleghanies , and on one side , roll their waters into the Atlantic , and on the other
, to meet the Ohio . This tree was discovered by John Bartram , from whom it ...
It is sometimes found , however , on the steep banks of the rivers which rise in the
Alleghanies , and on one side , roll their waters into the Atlantic , and on the other
, to meet the Ohio . This tree was discovered by John Bartram , from whom it ...
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For ordinary purposes , no plant requires less culture ; but , to produce large fruit ,
it should be planted in a deep , well - manured , somewhat calcareous soil , and
be constantly freed from side - suckers . The racemes of the blossoms should ...
For ordinary purposes , no plant requires less culture ; but , to produce large fruit ,
it should be planted in a deep , well - manured , somewhat calcareous soil , and
be constantly freed from side - suckers . The racemes of the blossoms should ...
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The branches extend to nearly one hundred feet on each side of the trunk , and
are supported by one hundred and eight pillars of wood and stone . There is a
place of entertainment formed in the head of the tree , which may be ascended by
a ...
The branches extend to nearly one hundred feet on each side of the trunk , and
are supported by one hundred and eight pillars of wood and stone . There is a
place of entertainment formed in the head of the tree , which may be ascended by
a ...
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| Título | The Trees of America: Native and Foreign, Pictorially and Botanically Delineated, and Scientifically and Popularly Described. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings Collections spéciales |
| Autor | Daniel Jay Browne |
| Ilustrado por | Daniel Jay Browne |
| Editor | Harper, 1846 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 4 Jun. 2008 |
| Largo | 520 páginas |
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