Tropical Nature, and Other EssaysMacmillan and Company, 1878 - 356 pages |
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Page 42
... various . The fruits of several species— more especially the cocoa - nut of the East and the peach - nut ( Guilielma speciosa ) of America - furnish abundance of wholesome food , and the whole of the 42 TROPICAL NATURE , AND OTHER ESSAYS .
... various . The fruits of several species— more especially the cocoa - nut of the East and the peach - nut ( Guilielma speciosa ) of America - furnish abundance of wholesome food , and the whole of the 42 TROPICAL NATURE , AND OTHER ESSAYS .
Page 43
... various bitter herbs or roots which check fermentation , a fair imitation of beer is produced . If the same fluid is at once boiled and evaporated it produces a quantity of excellent sugar . The Arenga saccharifera , or sugar - palm of ...
... various bitter herbs or roots which check fermentation , a fair imitation of beer is produced . If the same fluid is at once boiled and evaporated it produces a quantity of excellent sugar . The Arenga saccharifera , or sugar - palm of ...
Page 44
... various salts and minerals which form part of the woody fibre and foliage . These must be restored by the application of manure , and this , together with the planting , weeding , and necessary cultivation , is very expensive . With the ...
... various salts and minerals which form part of the woody fibre and foliage . These must be restored by the application of manure , and this , together with the planting , weeding , and necessary cultivation , is very expensive . With the ...
Page 45
... various other purposes are made from several distinct palms , while wax is secreted from the leaves of some South American species ; the resin called dragon's - blood is the product of one of the rattan palms ; while the fruit of the ...
... various other purposes are made from several distinct palms , while wax is secreted from the leaves of some South American species ; the resin called dragon's - blood is the product of one of the rattan palms ; while the fruit of the ...
Page 46
... various parts of the world might occupy a volume ; but the preceding sketch will serve to give an idea of how important a part is filled by this noble family of plants , whether we regard them as a portion of the beautiful vegetation of ...
... various parts of the world might occupy a volume ; but the preceding sketch will serve to give an idea of how important a part is filled by this noble family of plants , whether we regard them as a portion of the beautiful vegetation of ...
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