A Plain and Easy Account of the British Ferns: Together with Their Classification, Arrangement of Genera, Structure, and Functions and a Glosssary of Technical and Other Terms |
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... manuals ; and it has been felt that the existing edition was somewhat too methodic and uninviting , and that a more ... manual , the Publisher is indebted to the pen of a lady for the present edition . The only portions of the old ...
... manuals ; and it has been felt that the existing edition was somewhat too methodic and uninviting , and that a more ... manual , the Publisher is indebted to the pen of a lady for the present edition . The only portions of the old ...
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... Manual of Structural Botany . By M. C. COOKE , Author of " Seven Sisters of Sleep , " & c . " Condensed yet clear , comprehensive but brief , it affords to the learner a distinct view . " - Globe . " We are confidently able to recommend ...
... Manual of Structural Botany . By M. C. COOKE , Author of " Seven Sisters of Sleep , " & c . " Condensed yet clear , comprehensive but brief , it affords to the learner a distinct view . " - Globe . " We are confidently able to recommend ...
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... Manual of Palæontology 8 British Beetles , by W. H. Groser 7 8 9 British Land and Freshwater Shells , by R. Tate ... Manual of Structural . Botanic Terms , Manual of .. Ferns , a Plain and Easy Account of , by Mrs. Lankester Album for ...
... Manual of Palæontology 8 British Beetles , by W. H. Groser 7 8 9 British Land and Freshwater Shells , by R. Tate ... Manual of Structural . Botanic Terms , Manual of .. Ferns , a Plain and Easy Account of , by Mrs. Lankester Album for ...
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... Manual of Geography ( 6d . ) 23 ...... 4 Science and Practice in Farm Culti- vation . By Prof. Buckman Holiday Papers , by Harry Jones 23 Dr. Wynter's Curiosities of Civiliza- tion Hardwicke's Handybook of London ( Illustrated ) Horse ...
... Manual of Geography ( 6d . ) 23 ...... 4 Science and Practice in Farm Culti- vation . By Prof. Buckman Holiday Papers , by Harry Jones 23 Dr. Wynter's Curiosities of Civiliza- tion Hardwicke's Handybook of London ( Illustrated ) Horse ...
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... Manual of Structural Botany . By M. C. COOKE , Author of " Seven Sisters of Sleep , " & c . " Condensed yet clear , comprehensive but brief , it affords to the learner a distinct view . " - Globe . " We are confidently able to recommend ...
... Manual of Structural Botany . By M. C. COOKE , Author of " Seven Sisters of Sleep , " & c . " Condensed yet clear , comprehensive but brief , it affords to the learner a distinct view . " - Globe . " We are confidently able to recommend ...
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A Plain and Easy Account of the British Ferns: Together With Their ... Mrs. Phebe Lankester No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 71 - And flapping and rapping and clapping and slapping, And curling and whirling and purling and twirling, And thumping and plumping and bumping and jumping, And dashing and flashing and splashing and clashing; And so never ending, but always descending, Sounds and motions for ever and ever are blending All at once and all o'er, with a mighty uproar, — And this way the water comes down at Lodore.
Page 77 - When the fern is as high as a spoon, You may sleep an hour at noon ; When the fern is as high as a ladle, You may sleep as long as you're able ; When the fern begins to look red, Then milk is good with brown bread.
Page 109 - SOWERBY'S ENGLISH BOTANY: Containing a Description and Life-size coloured Drawing of every British Plant. Edited and brought up to the Present Standard of Scientific Knowledge by T. BOSWELL (formerly SYME), LL.DFLS, &c. With Popular Descriptions of the Uses, History, and Traditions of each Plant, by Mrs. LANKESTEB, Author of " Wild Flowers Worth Notice," " The British Ferns,