This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans in 1841 in 418 pages; Subjects: Plant physiology; Horticulture; Gardening / General; Science / Life Sciences / Botany; Science / Life Sciences / Horticulture; Technology & Engineering / Agriculture / General;