Overland Monthly: Devoted to the Development of the CountryA. Roman and Company, 1906 |
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Page 43
... fact that several such in the same locality have reached full bloom or matured seeds before the snow plant has shown itself above the ground . It makes its appearance in early spring , the exact Tramp, By James M Barrickman, M D.
... fact that several such in the same locality have reached full bloom or matured seeds before the snow plant has shown itself above the ground . It makes its appearance in early spring , the exact Tramp, By James M Barrickman, M D.
Page 44
... fact , slough the last section , but not until after send- ing forth white , twig - like , zig - zag- ing , watery roots , each of which makes a right or oblique angle every inch or two of its growth , and each season these increase in ...
... fact , slough the last section , but not until after send- ing forth white , twig - like , zig - zag- ing , watery roots , each of which makes a right or oblique angle every inch or two of its growth , and each season these increase in ...
Page 45
... fact the plant seems to recognize , for apparently fearing it may not be able to mature its flowers before the cold rains and frost set in - for it abhors moisture of air as much as it does direct sun- light - it thrusts upward in the ...
... fact the plant seems to recognize , for apparently fearing it may not be able to mature its flowers before the cold rains and frost set in - for it abhors moisture of air as much as it does direct sun- light - it thrusts upward in the ...
Page 46
... fact that the soil a few inches from the surface , with few excep- tions , is very much softer upon one side of the plant than upon the other -for instance , upon one side the dirt may be readily removed by the hand , whilst upon the ...
... fact that the soil a few inches from the surface , with few excep- tions , is very much softer upon one side of the plant than upon the other -for instance , upon one side the dirt may be readily removed by the hand , whilst upon the ...
Page 47
... facts are these , and now , then , let us hear no more of the parasite question . Stock are very fond of the plant ... fact , the origin of the plant may have been eight or ten feet up , down , or upon either side of the tree . There ...
... facts are these , and now , then , let us hear no more of the parasite question . Stock are very fond of the plant ... fact , the origin of the plant may have been eight or ten feet up , down , or upon either side of the tree . There ...
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