This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839 Excerpt: ...six leaflets, which might be formed either by two sessile and opposite leaves, or by the addition of a leaflet between the pair of leaf-like stipules: sometimes the whorl is composed of four leaflets, which must in this case be considered simple leaves. The bracteae also are remarkable, as forming by their union a ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839 Excerpt: ...six leaflets, which might be formed either by two sessile and opposite leaves, or by the addition of a leaflet between the pair of leaf-like stipules: sometimes the whorl is composed of four leaflets, which must in this case be considered simple leaves. The bracteae also are remarkable, as forming by their union a calyx-like involucre. Himalayan While this is passing through the press, I have seen (14th March 1835) specimens at the Royal Institution of Oak and Deal.which had been sent to and have returned from India, with a certificate from Mr. Kyd, stating that both had been freely exposed in such situations, as where timber is never known to escape the depredations of white ants; but neither piece had been touched, and both were returned sound and uninjured. It is hardly possible to calculate the benefit of which this may be productive. It remains to be ascertained whether the preparation ("ruskupoor") procurable in India, is equally efficacious; aswellas to ascertain the Indian woods, in which the chemical combination is most complete and effectual in resisting the destructive powers of the white ant; powers, second only, if second indeed they be, to the dry rot. HIMALAYAN LEGUMINOSiE Of European and Siberian Forms. By G. Bentham, Esq. Tbibus 1. Lote. DC. Prod. 2. 115. Subtbibus 1. Genisteje. DC. I.e. 153. I. Cytisus. DC. Prod. 2. 153. Sect. Lotoides. DC. Prod. 2. 166. 1. C. flaccidus (Royle), caulibus decumbentibus, foliis calycibus leguminibusque adpresse sericeis, foliis breviter petiolatis trifoliolatis, foliolis oblongo-ellipticis mucronulatis, floribus 3-4 terminalibus, corollis glabris calyces vix excedentibus.--Glycine? flaccidaWall. Cat. Herb. Ind. n. 5517.--Vix a C. argenteo differtpetiolis vix stipulo longioribus, foliolis raajoribus...
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