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... believe , i to be found in the sooty particles diffused through the air , interfering with the respiratory functions of the leaves . It is well known , that , cæteris paribus , plants with smooth leaves suffer less in London than those ...
... believe , i to be found in the sooty particles diffused through the air , interfering with the respiratory functions of the leaves . It is well known , that , cæteris paribus , plants with smooth leaves suffer less in London than those ...
Page 26
... . Ward provides effectual protec- tion , as the success of his own establishment amply demonstrates . " I believe , that there does not generally exist in the atmosphere of London such a proportion of noxious 26 CAUSES INTERFERING WITH.
... . Ward provides effectual protec- tion , as the success of his own establishment amply demonstrates . " I believe , that there does not generally exist in the atmosphere of London such a proportion of noxious 26 CAUSES INTERFERING WITH.
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... believe it would be very difficult , if not im- possible , to find such a patch of Trichomanes as is above described , either in Ireland or in any part of the world . The next reflection is , that , in obedience to well - known ...
... believe it would be very difficult , if not im- possible , to find such a patch of Trichomanes as is above described , either in Ireland or in any part of the world . The next reflection is , that , in obedience to well - known ...
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... believe that Camellias would thrive luxuriantly and be far less likely to suffer from the winter's cold . The influence of light in enabling plants to withstand cold is far too little attended to , and in most cases where it is ...
... believe that Camellias would thrive luxuriantly and be far less likely to suffer from the winter's cold . The influence of light in enabling plants to withstand cold is far too little attended to , and in most cases where it is ...
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... believe , possible to see these plants to such advantage in any ordinary garden . Here , undis- turbed either by wind or by rain , their flowers were developed in the greatest luxuriance , and lasted for a much longer period , realising ...
... believe , possible to see these plants to such advantage in any ordinary garden . Here , undis- turbed either by wind or by rain , their flowers were developed in the greatest luxuriance , and lasted for a much longer period , realising ...
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