Arboretum Et Fruticetum Britannicum, Or, the Trees and Shrubs of Britain: Native and Foreign, Hardy and Half-hardy, Pictorally and Botanically Delineated, and Scientifically Described : with Their Propagation, Culture Management, and Uses in Arts, in Useful Plantations, and in Landscape Gardening ; Preceded by a Historical and Geographical Outline of the Trees and Shrubs of Temperate Climates and Conductors Throughout the World ; in 8 Vol.: 4 of Letterpress ... and 4 of Plates. From Asclepiada'ceae, p. 1257., to Coryla'ceae, p. 2030., inclusive, Volume 3Longman, Orme, Green and Longmans, 1844 - 6 pages |
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Page 1257
... the 1088 plant can be made to cover an extensive space , render it useful for arbours , & c .; but it is mentioned in the N. Du Hamel that the odour of the flowers * 4 N 6 is considered unwholesome , and even dangerous , to those.
... the 1088 plant can be made to cover an extensive space , render it useful for arbours , & c .; but it is mentioned in the N. Du Hamel that the odour of the flowers * 4 N 6 is considered unwholesome , and even dangerous , to those.
Page 1279
... mentioned in our Hortus Britannicus . P. purpurea Smith Spic . , 6. t . 3. , and our fig . 1138. , differs from the pre- ceding sort , in having its flowers of a pale purple colour . Both sorts have a peculiar soapy smell . Rosmarinus ...
... mentioned in our Hortus Britannicus . P. purpurea Smith Spic . , 6. t . 3. , and our fig . 1138. , differs from the pre- ceding sort , in having its flowers of a pale purple colour . Both sorts have a peculiar soapy smell . Rosmarinus ...
Page 1281
... mentioned , takes the flavour of rosemary , is considered the best in France . The lavender was held in high estimation by the Greeks and Romans , for its fragrance and aromatic properties ; and it has been esteemed , on the same ...
... mentioned , takes the flavour of rosemary , is considered the best in France . The lavender was held in high estimation by the Greeks and Romans , for its fragrance and aromatic properties ; and it has been esteemed , on the same ...
Page 1298
... mentioned in Turner's Herbal , published in that year ; and we find that , in the reign of Elizabeth , the floors of the houses of distinguished persons were strewed with bay leaves . It was formerly considered medicinal , both leaves ...
... mentioned in Turner's Herbal , published in that year ; and we find that , in the reign of Elizabeth , the floors of the houses of distinguished persons were strewed with bay leaves . It was formerly considered medicinal , both leaves ...
Page 1328
... mentioned by Dioscorides , and considered as of sovereign use in the disorders incident to childbirth : it is derived from ariston , best , and lochia , parturition . CHAP . XCVIII . ARISTOLOCHIA CEÆ . ARISTOLO CHIA . 1328 PART III ...
... mentioned by Dioscorides , and considered as of sovereign use in the disorders incident to childbirth : it is derived from ariston , best , and lochia , parturition . CHAP . XCVIII . ARISTOLOCHIA CEÆ . ARISTOLO CHIA . 1328 PART III ...
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