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Side 290 - the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air, and brought them unto Adam, to see what he would call them ; and whatever Adam called every living creature, that was
Side 35 - of external form, and observations on the principles and practice of breeding ;“ 8vo., London, 1845. The first-mentioned work has reached the fifth edition, and will continue to be a standard book on the subject of general agriculture. The arrangement is clear and definite, and the different objects
Side 290 - And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that ereepeth upon the earth wherein
Side 347 - All soils which contain too much dead vegetable fibre, and which consequently lose from one-third to onehalf of their weight by incineration, and all such as contain their earthy constituents in an impalpable state of division (ie the stiff' clays and marls) are improved by burning ; but in coarse sands or rich soils, containing
Side 35 - On landed property, and the economy of estates ;“ 8vo., London, 1844. “On the domesticated animals of the British islands; comprehending the natural and economical history of species and varieties—the description of the
Side 343 - The power of soils to absorb water from air is much connected with fertility. When this power is great, the plant is supplied with moisture in dry seasons, and the effect of evaporation in the day is counteracted by the absorption of aqueous vapour from the
Side 346 - renders the soil less compact, less tenacious and retentive of moisture ; and when properly applied, may convert a matter that was stifi damp, ¿ and in consequence cold, into one powdery, dry and warm, and much more proper as a bed for vegetable life. The great objection
Side 35 - The agriculturist's manual; being a familiar description of the agricultural plants cultivated in Europe, including practical observations respecting those suited to the climate of Great Britain, and forming a report of the Agricultural Museum in Edinburgh
Side 316 - The night drave on wi sangs an clatter, And aye the ale was growing better; The landlady and Tam grew gracious Wi
Side 344 - of precision be adopted in the application of terms. The term “ sandy,” for instance, should never be applied to any soil that does not contain at least seven-eighths of sand. Sandy soils that effervesce with acids should be distinguished by the name of “ calcareous sandy soil,