The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 4H. G. Bohn, 1856 - 544 pages |
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... probably be looked upon as quite incredible— " That nothing is so disadvantageous as to cultivate land in the highest style of perfection . " L. Tarius Rufus , a man who , born in the very lowest ranks of life , by his military talents ...
... probably be looked upon as quite incredible— " That nothing is so disadvantageous as to cultivate land in the highest style of perfection . " L. Tarius Rufus , a man who , born in the very lowest ranks of life , by his military talents ...
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... probably one of the first grains from which bread was made . 93 The Sesamum orientale of Linnæus . It is no longer cultivated in Europe , though formerly it was much used in Greece . 94 It is very doubtful if this is the same as clary ...
... probably one of the first grains from which bread was made . 93 The Sesamum orientale of Linnæus . It is no longer cultivated in Europe , though formerly it was much used in Greece . 94 It is very doubtful if this is the same as clary ...
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... probably , of the Triticum hibernum of Linnæus , with white grains ; the white - wheat of the French , from which the ancient Gauls made their malt ; hence the French word " brasser , " to " brew . " CHAP . 12. - WHEAT . There are ...
... probably , of the Triticum hibernum of Linnæus , with white grains ; the white - wheat of the French , from which the ancient Gauls made their malt ; hence the French word " brasser , " to " brew . " CHAP . 12. - WHEAT . There are ...
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... probably . 51 46 Anguli . " Dalechamps interprets this as two rows of grain ; but Fée thinks that it signifies angles , and points . The Polygonum fagopyrum of Linnæus , he says , buck - wheat , or black - wheat , has an angular grain ...
... probably . 51 46 Anguli . " Dalechamps interprets this as two rows of grain ; but Fée thinks that it signifies angles , and points . The Polygonum fagopyrum of Linnæus , he says , buck - wheat , or black - wheat , has an angular grain ...
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... Probably rye . See the next Chapter . 65 Triticum . 68 Semen . 69 In c . 20 , also in c . 29. This grain , which was in reality a kind of spelt , received its name probably from having been the first cultivated . 70 Il . ii . c . 548 ...
... Probably rye . See the next Chapter . 65 Triticum . 68 Semen . 69 In c . 20 , also in c . 29. This grain , which was in reality a kind of spelt , received its name probably from having been the first cultivated . 70 Il . ii . c . 548 ...
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