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""A Selection From The Physiological And Horticultural Papers (1841)"" is a collection of scientific papers written by Thomas Andrew Knight, a renowned horticulturist and botanist of the 19th century. The book includes a selection of Knight's most important papers on plant physiology and horticulture, covering topics such as the growth and development of plants, the effects of environmental factors on plant growth, and the breeding and cultivation of fruit trees.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific topic. The first section covers the physiology of plants, including the structure and function of plant cells, the role of nutrients in plant growth, and the effects of light and temperature on plant development. The second section focuses on the cultivation of fruit trees, including the breeding of new varieties and the management of orchards.Throughout the book, Knight emphasizes the importance of scientific experimentation and observation in horticulture and plant physiology. He also provides practical advice for gardeners and farmers, based on his own extensive experience in the field.Overall, ""A Selection From The Physiological And Horticultural Papers (1841)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of plant growth and cultivation, as well as the history of horticulture in the 19th century.To Which Is Prefixed A Sketch Of His Life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Vll Mere discoveries in abstract science, and even their application to an increased production of animal and vegetable food, may seem to the casual observer not entitled, from the want of dazzling brilliancy, to more than secondary importance and fame; bnt when he reflects on the growth of crime and the insecurity of property resulting from the goading and baneful influence of the male suada fames on a population rapidly outgrowing its means of existence, he will then allow that such labours as those of Mr. Knight are likely to exercise a most beneficial influence on the moral as well as physical welfare of society. It is necessary to say a few words to explain why a work requiring so little time or preparation as a selection of papers, and the simple sketch of Mr. Knight slife prefixed to it, should not have appeared at a much earlier period after his death. And this it was the anxious wish of his family should have been the case. They were, however, induced to concede their own wishes on this point to the suggestions of a gentleman who had kindly undertaken to furnish the memoir, and who considered that the materials put into his hands were sufficient to form a more pretending volume. That gentleman having very lately declined to proceed with the work on the ground of ill health, the original design has again been adopted, and the very few letters or memorandums of Mr.
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