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The Vegetable System: Or, a Series of Experiments, and Observations Tending to Explain the Internal Structure, and the Life of Plants, Their Growth, and Propagations; The Number, Proportion, Ad Dispos - Hardcover

John Hill

 
9780364061831: The Vegetable System: Or, a Series of Experiments, and Observations Tending to Explain the Internal Structure, and the Life of Plants, Their Growth, and Propagations; The Number, Proportion, Ad Dispos

Synopsis

The Vegetable System reveals how plants grow and why their parts fit together.

This edition presents clear, step‑by‑step observations and experiments that explain the inner life of plants, from seed to shoot, in plain language for curious readers.

This book traces the origins of botanical knowledge, showing how early thinkers moved from simple uses to a science. It offers concrete explanations of plant structure, seeds, embryos, and the ways different parts develop as a plant grows. You’ll see how light, moisture, and heat shape form and color, and how the same seeds can behave differently under varying conditions.
  • How a seed becomes a plant, including the embryo, seed leaves, and protective coats.
  • How the seed's inner parts unfold into stems, roots, and leaves during growth.
  • Why the outer rind, juice, and other components are arranged to support life.
  • The role of light, air, and moisture in giving form, color, and vigor to plants.
Ideal for readers of natural history and early science, this edition makes the science of plants accessible and engaging.

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