 I mention this, to show from what trifling circumstances the mind will sometimes derive consolation, for though the whole plant was not larger than the top of one of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and...  On the Growth of Plants in Closely Glazed Cases - Page 62by Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward - 1842 - 95 pagesFull view - About this book
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...my fingers, I could not con« template the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capfula, without admiration. Can that Being (thought I) who...planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obi'cure part of the world, a thing which appears of fo fmall importance, look with unconcern upon... | |
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...not con. template the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capfula, without a'dniiration. Can that Being (thought I) who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obfcure part of the world, a thing which, appears of fo fmall importance, look with unconcern upon... | |
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