CONTENTS. Introductory Chapter.-General Principles of Classification.- CLASS I. EXOGENS. Sub-Class I. THALAMIFLORE. Order Ranunculaceæ, or Crow-foot Tribe,-Anemony, Hellebore, PAGE. 296 Monkshood, &c. Nymphaceæ, or Water-Lily Tribe,--Victoria regalis, &c. Papaveraceæ, or Poppy Tribe,-Celandine, &c.-Opium Cistaceæ, or Rock-Rose Tribe Violaceæ, or Violet Tribe,-Pansy, &c. Droseraceæ, or Sun-dew Tribe 341 343 346 350 Caryophylleæ, or Chick-weed Tribe, Pink, Carnation, 378 Aurantiaceæ, or Orange Tribe,-Lemon, Shaddock, &c. 382 Geraniaceae, or Geranium Tribe, Cranesbill, Herb-Robert 387 Order Celastrineæ, or Holly Tribe,—Brazilian Tea, Spindle-tree 398 399 Leguminosæ, or Pea Tribe,-Beans, Clover, Senna, Tama- 403 Rosacea, or Rose Tribe,—Apple, Strawberry, Raspberry, Rhizophoreæ, or Mangrove Tribe Onagrariaceæ, or Evening-Primrose Tribe,-Willow-Herb, Passifloreæ, or Passion-flower Tribe,-Grenadilla, &c. Cacter, or Prickly-Pear Tribe,-Indian Fig, Night-flowering Grossulariæ, or Gooseberry Tribe,-Currant, &c. Saxifrageæ, or Saxifrage Tribe, London Pride, Hydran- 407 425 427 Umbelliferæ, or Umbelliferous Plants,-Carrot, Parsnep, CONTENTS. PAGE. 433 Order Caprifoliaceæ, or Honeysuckle Tribe, Elder, Guelder Rose, Ericineæ, or Heath Tribe,―Rhododendron, Kalmia, Aza Order Primulacea, or Primrose Tribe,-Primrose, Cowslip, Poly Oleaceæ, or Olive Tribe,-Ash, Lilac, Privet, &c. Gentianeæ, or Gentian Tribe,-Centaury 455 Convolvulaceæ, or Bindweed Tribe,-Jalap, Scammony, Labiatæ, or Labiate Plants,-Mint, Sage, Rosemary, &c. 457 Sub-Class IV. MONOCHLAMYDEÆ. Order Chenopodeæ, or Goosefoot Tribe, Spinage, Beet, Rhubarb, Laurineæ, or Laurel Tribe,-Cinnamon, Nutmeg, &c. Urticeæ, or Nettle Tribe,-Fig, Bread-fruit, Hemp, Mul- Amentaceæ, or Catkin Tribe,-Oak, Beech, Hazel, Elm, CONTENTS. CLASS II. ENDOGENS. Order Hydrocharideæ, or Frog-bit Tribe,-Water-soldier, Vallis PAGE. 484 neria Naiadeæ, or Pondweed Tribe,--Grass-wrack, &c. Orchideæ, or Orchis Tribe,-Vanilla, Salep, &c. Scitamineæ or Ginger Tribe,—Turmeric, Cardamom, &c. 497 Iridaceæ, or Iris Tribe,-Corn-flag, Crocus, Saffron Liliacea, or Lily Tribe,-Hyacinth, Onion, Asphodel, Pine- 505 Palmaceæ, or Palm Tribe,—Date, Cocoa-nut, &c. Typhaceæ, or Bullrush Tribe Araceæ, or Arum Tribe,-Wake-robin, Eddoe, &c. 524 527 Printed at Wright, Allis, and Bagnall's Steam Press, Bristol. From the Bristol Journal, April 24, 1841. "It is admirably adapted to cherish a love of scientific research where it already exists, and to engender it in minds hitherto insensible to its unalloyed attractions. The style is extremely lucid; scientific terms are not introduced where they are not absolutely necessary, and never without explanation; and the numerous facts developed are accompanied by illustrations which make them palpable to the eye. As an introduction to the delightful study of Botany, to which indeed the subject is closely allied, this Treatise on Vegetable Physiology is invaluable; and it supplies, what was much wanted, an elementary book on these sciences. We must remark, in conclusion, that several other treatises on scientific subjects, "to be executed by the same writer," are announced, which we purpose to notice as they appear. If they be as ably compiled as the volume before us, they cannot fail to command a large sale and prove of eminent service to society." From the Eclectic Review, August, 1841. "The volume before us possesses merit of a very high order. The talents and attainments of its author are evidently such as qualify him to take his station, as an original author, experimenter, and discoverer, among the most exalted sons of science. If this work had been published in a splendid and expensive style, it would have found its appropriate place in the libraries and cabinets of the opulent. So much the greater is the debt of gratitude for such a disinterested employment of abilities, which would have commanded honor in the first circles; and that honor, we feel assured, will eventually not be wanting. "This succession of works will comprise, in addition to the volume in our hands, Botany, Zoology, Animal Physiology, Habits and Instincts of Animals; Mineralogy, Geology; Mechanics, Astronomy, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics; Sound, Heat, Light, Electricity, Magnetism; Chemistry, and its application in the Arts. "Of the present volume we only say further, that, not only to the philosophical Student, but to farmers, and all others who wish to cultivate their fields and gardens with intelligence, and the best hope of profitable returns, its instructions will be of signal advantage. "In particular, the observations upon the excretions of plants, and the inferences thence to be drawn, with regard to the rotation of crops, are of the first importance in rural economy. "We perceive, with no little satisfaction, that the entire series of these treatises will be from the same able and accomplished author. On account of the innumerable points of connexion and mutual illustration between the subjects, this is a very important fact." From the Congregational Magazine, August, 1841. "The Society for the Promotion of Popular Instruction has commenced a series of original elementary treatises, to be published quarterly, and which, when complete, will form 'A Cyclopædia of Natural Science.' The first part, on Vegetable Physiology,' is a promising specimen of the work, as it is full of the facts of science, recited with the clearness of a philosopher, and the piety of a Christian." THE LIFE & POEMS OF JOHN BETHUNE. Second Edition, Foolscap 8vo. Cloth, 4s. * "Here, however, industry, uprightness, self-denial, self-sacrifice, with contentment and resignation to the Divine Will, mark the character from the beginning to the end of life in John Bethune. Nothing can be more touching, true, and clear than the evidence of these virtues,-rare in combination at all times, and rarest in alliance with the poetic temperament,-as they are manifested in this faithful record, by his affectionate biographer. The perusal of the narrative as illustrating the poems, and the perusal of the poems as illustrating the narrative, has awakened in my mind more and deeper sympathy of a peculiar kind than the memoir of any other poet of the class in which Bethune Hourished ; and far and wide may his song and history be read for the benefit of all sorts and conditions of men,' that pride in the highest places may be humbled, and humility in the lowest exalted. Let the volume go forth in its own integrity; it needs no further voucher of the Author's merits." Introductory Letter, by JAMES MONTGOMERY, ES * * |