On the Growth of Plants in Closely Glazed Cases

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John Van Voorst, 1842 - 95 Seiten
 

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Seite 26 - the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground. But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.
Seite 60 - small importance, look with unconcern upon the situation and sufferings of creatures formed after his own image ?—surely not! Reflections like these would not allow me to despair. I started up, and disregarding both hunger and fatigue, travelled forwards, assured that relief was at hand, and I was not disappointed.
Seite 60 - my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves and capsules, without admiration. Can that Being (thought I) who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obscure part of the world, a thing which appears of small importance, look with unconcern upon the situation and sufferings of creatures formed after his own image
Seite 54 - the rich possessor; much consoled, That here and there some sprigs of mournful mint, Of nightshade, or valerian, grace the well He cultivates. These serve him with a hint That Nature lives; that sight-refreshing green Is still the livery she delights to wear,
Seite 60 - were, the extraordinary beauty of a small moss in fructification irresistibly caught my eye. I mention this to show from what trifling circumstances the mind will sometimes derive consolation; for though the whole plant was
Seite 54 - sickly samples of the exuberant whole. What are the casements lined with creeping herbs, The prouder sashes fronted with a range Of orange, myrtle, or the fragrant weed, The Frenchman's darling ? are they not all
Seite 54 - duly. There the pitcher stands A fragment, and the spoutless tea-pot there; Sad witnesses how close-pent man regrets The country; with what ardour he contrives A peep at Nature, when he can no more. THE
Seite 57 - His virtues walked their narrow round, Nor made a pause, nor left a void; And sure th' eternal Master found The single talent well
Seite 42 - The golden boast Of Portugal and Western India, there The ruddier Orange and the paler Lime Peep through their polished foliage at the storm, And seem to smile at what
Seite 10 - If the laws of nature, on the one hand, are invincible opponents, on the other they are irresistible auxiliaries; and it will not be amiss if we regard them in each of these characters, and consider the great importance of them to mankind.

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